An endangered giant tortoise has become the oldest first-time mom of her species after having her first babies at around 100 years old. Philadelphia Zoo recently hatched eggs laid by an elderly ...

At the time, she weighed 40 pounds. Today, she tips the scales at 284 pounds. Each baby tortoise weighs about the same as a chicken egg. Philadelphia Zoo The hatchlings’ father is Abrazzo ...

The Philadelphia Zoo has welcomed four Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise hatchlings. Philadelphia Zoo The Philadelphia Zoo made the announcement Thursday, celebrating the arrival of a new ...

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But despite her name, the critically endangered Galápagos tortoise has only just become a mother—and set a world record in the process. According to the Zoo’s April 3 announcement ...

(WPHL) — For the first time in over 150 years, the Philadelphia Zoo has new additions to the Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise family. The zoo announced the hatching of four critically ...

(WPHL) — For the first time in over 150 years, the Philadelphia Zoo has new additions to the Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise family. The zoo announced the hatching of four critically endangered ...

In addition to their new arrivals, Mommy and Abrazzo also live with a third Galapagos tortoise, Little Girl, and two giant Aldabra tortoises, Wilma and Betty. Do you want to share a slice of ...

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A local sanctuary for rescued tortoises is racing to rebuild after strong winds destroyed their hoop house, leaving the animals without proper shelter. Nestled on a ten-acre ...