The Philadelphia Zoo announced that Mommy, a 97-year-old Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise, has become the oldest first-time mother of her species, giving birth to four hatchlings with her mate Abrazzo, who is 96. This event significantly increases the population of this critically endangered species in U.S. facilities to 48 and marks a milestone for the zoo, which has been participating in conservation efforts. The hatchlings, currently unnamed but marked for identification, will be protected in a special habitat due to their size and will be introduced to the public on April 23, coinciding with Mommy's 93rd anniversary at the zoo.
Mommy, estimated to be 97, has become the oldest known first-time mother of her species, marking a significant moment for the critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise.
The recent hatchlings from Mommy boost the population of Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises in the U.S. to 48, underscoring the conservation efforts at the zoo.
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