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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

How a 'sweet and shy' tortoise outlived empires and survived two world wars

A Galapagos tortoise named Gramma lived at least 141 years, exemplifying tortoises' slow-living biology and exceptional longevity in captivity.
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fromFortune
2 weeks ago
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Gramma, Galapagos tortoise and oldest resident of San Diego Zoo, dies at (probably) 141 years old | Fortune

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
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Gramma, Galapagos tortoise and oldest resident of San Diego Zoo, dies at (probably) 141 years old | Fortune

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fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

Galapagos tortoise celebrates his 135th birthday and his first Father's Day at Zoo Miami

"Goliath is my hero, and I am sure he will soon be an inspiration to many others!" Zoo Miami spokesman Ron Magill said in a statement. "He is living proof that where there is a will, there is a way and to never give up!"
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fromABC7 New York
7 months ago

Tortoise hatchlings to make public debut at Philadelphia Zoo after mother sets world record

The Philadelphia Zoo's Mommy tortoise becomes the oldest first-time mother of her species at nearly 100 years old.
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