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Saint Louis Zoo mourns death of one of its oldest animals
The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the death of one of its oldest animals. Othello, a centenarian Aldabra giant tortoise, was ...
Saint Louis Zoo mourns loss of 100-year-old tortoise Othello
The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the loss of Othello, a beloved full-sized tortoise who was at least 100 years old at the time ...
Othello, Saint Louis Zoo's more than 100-year-old giant tortoise, dies
The animal was a long-time ambassador for his species, bringing conservation awareness to millions, zoo staff said.
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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 ...
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 ...
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St. Louis Zoo Visitors Were Shocked When a Sloth Gave Birth in an Exhibit
Sago, a 6-year-old Sloth living at a St. Louis Zoo surprised guests and zookeepers when she gave birth unexpectedly in her ...
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