Nearly 100-year-old tortoise becomes 1st-time mom to 4 baby hatchlings
The first of the four hatchlings, all female, began to emerge from its white, hard-shelled egg on Feb. 27, the zoo said. The ...
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At 97, Endangered Tortoise Becomes Oldest First-Time Mom of Her Species With Four New Hatchlings—and Potentially More on the Way
Proud parents Mommy and Abrazzo are both nearly 100 years old, but they’re contributing to Galápagos tortoise conservation at ...
97-Year-Old Reptile Hatches 4 Babies and Becomes Oldest First-Time Mom of Her Species
A Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise named Mommy gave birth to four babies, believed to be female, at Philadelphia Zoo ...
Springtime reminders for baby wildlife season: Morgan Haines
In most cases, it's best to leave baby wildlife be -- even if you think Mom isn't coming back, writes guest columnist Morgan ...
First time parent... at 97! Endangered Galapagos tortoise becomes oldest first time mum to four baby hatchlings
The Philadelphia Zoo, where the tortoise named Mommy laid her eggs, said it was 'overjoyed' over the arrival of the four ...
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Philly Zoo’s 100-year-old tortoise gives birth to critically endangered hatchlings
(WPHL)–For the first time in over 150 years, the Philadelphia Zoo has new additions to the Western Santa Cruz Galapagos ...
Surprise! Sloth gives birth at Como Zoo in front of unsuspecting visitors
Sago - a Hoffman's two-toed sloth - delivered her little critter on Wednesday while on exhibit in the zoo's primate building.
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Mother Cow Who Lost Her Baby Instantly 'Adopts' Calf 'Crying for His Mama' at Sanctuary
Many people may be unaware that mother cows possess incredibly strong maternal instincts. Their deep bond with their calves ...
Sacramento Zoo's baby giraffe gets a new name
The Sacramento Zoo announced the new name of its baby giraffe, Sumi. Sumi was born on March 1. The name was inspired by her ...
So cute! It’s baby season at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. Meet Maybelline, its newest addition
Busch Wildlife's newest addition is a duck named Maybelline who was kept by people as a pet. Because of this, she is unable ...
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Miracle of Life: 97-Year-Old endangered tortoise gives birth
Mommy, an endangered western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise gave birth at Philadelphia Zoo at the age of 97 to four baby ...
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Wildlife injuries on the rise as urban development forces animals closer to pets
Animal Hospital of West Port St. Lucie says they've seen a 50% increase in wildlife cases over the past five years ...