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Photos: 4 baby tortoises debut at Philadelphia Zoo, home to their nearly 100-year-old parents
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Photos: 4 baby tortoises debut at Philadelphia Zoo, home to their nearly 100-year-old parents

  • Associated Press
  • Apr 24, 2025
  • Apr 24, 2025 Updated Mar 31, 2026
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The zoo announced the arrival of four hatchlings in early April, a first in its more than 150-year history. 

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