Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 10:54am on 07 Apr 2025,Monday International
In a remarkable conservation milestone, the Philadelphia Zoo announced the birth of four Galapagos tortoise hatchlings to 100-year-old residents, Mommy and Abrazzo. This event marks the first successful hatching of this endangered species in the zoo's 150-year history. The hatchlings, each weighing between 70 and 80 grams, emerged from eggs laid in November 2024. Mommy, who arrived at the zoo in 1932, is now the oldest known first-time mother of her species. This achievement underscores the importance of captive breeding programs in preserving critically endangered species. (PC: ABC news)
