The animal was a long-time ambassador for his species, bringing conservation awareness to millions, zoo staff said.

The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the death of one of its oldest animals. Othello, a centenarian Aldabra giant tortoise, was ...

The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the loss of Othello, a beloved full-sized tortoise who was at least 100 years old at the time ...

Othello the Aldabra giant tortoise, who was well over 100 years old, died at the St. Louis Zoo on April 8. Screengrab from St ...

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ST. LOUIS — The Saint Louis Zoo announced Thursday that one of its oldest animals had died. Othello, a centenarian Aldabra giant tortoise, was humanely euthanized on Tuesday due to declining ...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4)—The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the death of one of its oldest animals. Othello, a centenarian Aldabra giant tortoise, was humanely euthanized on Tuesday due to ...

ST. LOUIS – The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the loss of Othello, a beloved full-sized tortoise who was at least 100 years old at the time of his passing. Zoo officials say Othello was humanely ...