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
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A Baby Giraffe Named Eugene Is Melting Hearts — Just Look at That Hair!
There’s a new star towering over the savanna habitat at the Toledo Zoo — and he’s barely weeks old. Meet Eugene, the baby giraffe whose perfectly imperfect tuft of hair has turned him into an instant internet favorite. Born on January 17, the healthy calf weighed approximately 130 pounds at birth, marking a major milestone for first-time parents Lily and Rocket. While zoo … [Read more...] about A Baby Giraffe Named Eugene Is Melting Hearts — Just Look at That Hair!