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An Endangered Galápagos Tortoise Is a First-Time Mother at 100
Mommy, a Western Santa Cruz tortoise, recently welcomed four hatchlings at the Philadelphia Zoo, where she has lived since ...
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Elderly Galapagos tortoise welcomes four critically endangered hatchlings
The arrival of their offspring bumped up the population of these Galapagos tortoises to a total of 48 in American facilities.
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Four critically endangered Galápagos tortoises hatch at the Philadelphia Zoo
The birth of tortoises native to Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos increases their U.S. population from 44 to 48. A few ...
Philadelphia Zoo hatches 4 endangered Western Galapagos tortoises
PHILADELPHIA — On Thursday, the Philadelphia Zoo announced the hatching of four critically endangered Western Santa Cruz ...
Galapagos tortoise hatchlings arrive at the Philadelphia Zoo, and their mom sets a record
The hatchlings’ parents, female Mommy and male Abrazzo, however, are likely well-known to zoo-goers. Both are estimated to be ...
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A 100-year-old tortoise becomes a first-time mother, offering hope for the survival of future generations
In a remarkable turn of events at the Philadelphia Zoo, Mommy, a centenarian western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoise, has laid her first eggs. This event marks a significant milestone for ...
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Galapagos tortoises at Philadelphia Zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100
Mommy is considered one of the most genetically valuable Galapagos tortoises in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ ...
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Philadelphia Zoo’s 100-Year-old Galapagos Tortoises Hatch 4 Babies–to Help Ensure the Species’ Survival
Galapagos tortoises hatched 4 babies at the Philadelphia Zoo helping to ensure the survival of a critically endangered ...