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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.
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 ...
Zoo mourns death of Othello, a giant tortoise that was ‘well over 100 years old’
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.
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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Othello, Saint Louis Zoo's more than 100-year-old giant tortoise, dies
ST. LOUIS — The Saint Louis Zoo announced Thursday that one of its oldest animals had died. Othello, a centenarian Aldabra giant tortoise, was humanely euthanized on Tuesday due to declining ...
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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 ...
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Saint Louis Zoo ranks among top 10 US zoos, penguin exhibit honored
The Saint Louis Zoo is once again voted one of the top 10 Best Zoos in the country by USA Today readers. The zoo's Penguin & Puffin Coast exhibit also earned a spot as one of the Best Zoo Exhibits ...