Gramma the Galapagos tortoise, oldest resident of San Diego Zoo, dies at about 141

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After more than a century of munching on her favorite foods of romaine lettuce and cactus fruit, beloved ...

Galpagos Tortoise "Gramma", Oldest Animal Of California Zoo, Dies At 141

After more than a century of munching on her favorite foods of romaine lettuce and cactus fruit, beloved Galpagos tortoise ...

Zoo’s oldest resident dies aged around 141

San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident Gramma the Galápagos tortoise dies aged around 141 - Her dedicated care specialists ...

Gramma the Galápagos tortoise, an original San Diego Zoo resident, dies at 141

Gramma the tortoise, believed to be 141 years old and the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo, was euthanized after suffering from progressive bone deterioration because of her age.
News4JAX

Not your average pet: Endangered tortoise inspires Jacksonville conservation movement

A Jacksonville woman's quarter-sized tortoise grew into something unexpected: a conservation movement. Now she's using her ...

‘Queen of the Zoo’ Gramma the tortoise dies after century at San Diego Zoo

Gramma arrived in San Diego between 1928–1931 as part of the first group of Galápagos tortoises to come to the zoo.
Palm Beach Post

Cape Coral wildlife group known for burrowing owls, gopher tortoises hosting youth event

Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct contact information for the wildlife group. Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife is an active group, and this winter is no different as the group has ...
The Indianapolis Star

Cape Coral wildlife group known for burrowing owls, gopher tortoises hosting youth event

Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife is an active group, and this winter is no different as the group has scheduled a youth wildlife day in December. The group is hosting its first-ever youth event from 10 ...
NBC 6 South Florida

The gopher tortoise, a protector of Florida's animals

Florida is home to plenty of species that need no introduction: alligators, crocodiles, panthers, or manatees. However, a silent sentinel lies within burrows of Florida's grounds. The gopher tortoise ...