A Galapagos tortoise named Mommy, who has lived at the Philadelphia Zoo since 1932 and is estimated to be nearly 100 years old, became the oldest known first-time mother of her species in 2025 — and her story is circulating online again this fall. Mommy and her mate, Abrazzo, who is also estimated to be close to a century old, produced 16 hatchlings across two clutches, … [Read more...] about A Nearly 100-Year-Old Tortoise Became A First-Time Mom To 16 Hatchlings — And Four Were Named After The Golden Girls