US EditionTortoise hatchlings born of century-old parents come out of their shells at Philadelphia Zoo
Sixteen hatchlings born to centenarian parents at Philadelphia Zoo are vital for preserving the critically endangered western Santa Cruz tortoise species.
- The Philadelphia Zoo introduced 16 highly endangered hatchlings of the western Santa Cruz tortoise species, born this year to their elderly parents, Mommy and Abrazzo.
- Mommy, who arrived at the zoo in 1932, and Abrazzo, brought from Riverbanks Zoo nearly five years ago, are highly valuable for species survival.
- The hatchlings hatched in multiple clutches, including three males in April and three females in June, and are being cared for with non-toxic nail polish used for identification.
- Lauren Augustine, the zoo’s director of herpetology, noted that the tortoise, which has lived in Philadelphia since 1932, will continue to have a presence at the zoo for many years to come through its descendants, who are now part of the zoo’s collection.
- The hatchlings will stay at the zoo for a minimum of one year before being relocated to other centers next autumn to aid in conservation efforts.
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Mommy, the zoo's nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoise, now has 16 babies
A Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise named Mommy, who became a first-time mom at nearly 100 earlier this year, has welcomed more hatchlings with her mate at the Philadelphia Zoo. They now have 16 babies.
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Sixteen critically endangered western Santa Cruz tortoises, born to very elderly parents, received a slow ride and red-carpet treatment Wednesday at a Philadelphia Zoo event to showcase the coveted hatchlings.
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