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June 15, Zoo Miami's oldest animal celebrated his 135th birthday. His name is "Goliath," and he is a Galapagos tortoise that weighs 517 pounds. Up until […] The post Zoo Miami Galapagos tortoise ...
Goliath, a 517-pound (234-kilogram) Galapagos tortoise at Zoo Miami, became a father for the first time earlier this month, zoo officials said.
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Goliath the tortoise had a big shellebration Sunday as he marked his first Father's Day. He also turned 135 at Zoo Miami. His hatchling was born on June 4 after incubating for about four months ...
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Goliath, a 517-pound Galapagos tortoise at Zoo Miami, became a father for the first time earlier this month, zoo officials said. Here he is pictured with his hatchling.
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Uncredited. In this image provided by Zoo Miami, Goliath, a 517-pound (234-kilogram) Galapagos tortoise at Zoo Miami, meets his first offspring on June 12, 2025 in Miami.
In this image provided by Zoo Miami, Goliath, a 517-pound (234-kilogram) Galapagos tortoise at Zoo Miami, meets his first offspring on June 12, 2025 in Miami. Goliath the tortoise had a big ...
Galapagos tortoise celebrates 135th birthday and his first Father's Day at Zoo Miami. The Associated Press. In this image provided by Zoo Miami, Goliath, a 517-pound (234-kilogram) ...
Galapagos tortoise celebrates his 135th birthday and his first Father's Day at Zoo Miami Goliath, a 517-pound Galapagos tortoise at Zoo Miami, became a father for the first time earlier this month ...