Mommy, a Galapagos tortoise and resident of the Philadelphia Zoo since 1932, has become a mother for the first time at approximately 100 years old. She laid 16 eggs in November, of which four have hatched—a landmark event for her species at the zoo, which has been operating since 1874. Assisted by the male tortoise Abrazzo, also around 100, Mommy's hatchlings, which began emerging in late February, will be viewable to the public starting April 23. This achievement showcases the zoo's commitment to wildlife conservation.
Mommy, a 100-year-old Galapagos tortoise at the Philadelphia Zoo, successfully hatched four eggs from 16 laid in November, marking a first for her species there.
The successful hatching of Mommy's eggs represents a notable achievement for the Philadelphia Zoo, with hatchlings expected to be publicly exhibited from April 23.
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