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Thousands of Giant Tortoises Anchor a Thriving Ecosystem on Aldabra, a Remote Atoll in the Indian Ocean
where some of the greatest masses of tortoises on Aldabra can be found. Watkins steered the skiff across a clear blue lagoon twice the area of Manhattan to the eastern end. Watkins eased our skiff ...
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Zoo mourns death of Othello, a giant tortoise that was ‘well over 100 years old’
ST. LOUIS (Gray News) – The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the death of one of its oldest residents – an Aldabra giant tortoise that was well over 100 years old. The zoo said the tortoise named ...
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100-plus-year-old tortoise with ‘warm, engaging nature’ dies at Missouri zoo
Othello the Aldabra giant tortoise, who was well over 100 years old, died at the St. Louis Zoo on April 8. Screengrab from St. Louis Zoo Facebook page. Zookeepers and guests are mourning a beloved ...
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Zoo mourns death of Othello, a giant tortoise that was ‘well over 100 years old’
ST. LOUIS (Gray News) – The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the death of one of its oldest residents – an Aldabra giant tortoise that was well over 100 years old. The zoo said the tortoise named Othello ...