Jan 10, 2012
Extinct Tortoise Found
The Reptile Report - Scientists find evidence that one of the giant Galapagos tortoises thought to be extinct may yet survive.
Aldabra Tortoise Dies at Cleveland Zoo
Tortoiseinfo.org - Here’s a link to a news article about the death of a tortoise named Tim who was reputed to be more than 100 years old. Members discuss the sad story and question the accuracy of the age estimations commonly claimed for these giant tortoises in zoos.
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