Endangered Galapagos tortoise becomes oldest first time mum
The Philadelphia Zoo, where the tortoise named Mommy laid her eggs, said it was 'overjoyed' over the arrival of the four ...
Philadelphia Zoo welcomes baby tortoises born to 100 year-old parents
Two critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents. The pair welcomed four hatchlings, a first in its more than 150-year history.
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 1932.
Galapagos tortoises at Philadelphia Zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100 years old
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
Philadelphia Zoo Welcomes Four Endangered Tortoise Hatchlings
Four endangered Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoises hatched at the Philadelphia Zoo. Animals Recent Episodes. NOW PLAYING ...
100-year-old tortoise gives birth to critically endangered hatchlings at Philly Zoo
For the first time in over 150 years, the Philadelphia Zoo has new additions to the Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise ...
Cute Spring Babies Come Out To Play At Chicago's Brookfield Zoo
Brookfield Zoo Chicago has celebrated a remarkable start to the year with the arrival of several newborn animals, including Humboldt penguin chicks, a nyala antelope calf, and a Western grey kangaroo ...
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Philadelphia Zoo: Meet the 100-Year-Old First Time Parents!
The male tortoise who made all this possible is called Abrazzo. Zoo officials say the births are a nice sign for the zoo's ...
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Stray Kitty’s Cute Effort to Charm Baby Is the ‘Cat Distribution System’ at Full Capacity
It's hard to explain what makes cats so special, but we do know how much more fun life is when we have one in our lives. They're adorable when they're curled up next to you, causing playful chaos, or ...
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A Miniscule Baby Sulcata Tortoise Meets Its Massive Father for the Very First Time
It’s rare that a sulcata, or African spurred tortoise, ever meets its offspring despite having a long life. This endearing moment was captured on film, but is not common in the wild. Once a female ...