Meet Nigrita, an 80-year-old Galapagos tortoise that laid her first eggs this year! While 80 years might seem quite a bit late in life for us to be having babies, Galapagos tortoises can live to be over 150 years old. In other words, Nigrita is in her prime for reproducing.
Sadly, Galapagos tortoises are on the list of endangered species and that’s why Nigrita lives at Zoo Zürich on Switzerland. She’s part of a special breeding program to help ensure the survival of her species. While it would have been fantastic if Nigrita gave birth to one healthy baby, she ended up with nine adorable hatchlings!
Nigrita is an 80-year-old Galapagos Tortoise. Her species is nearly extinct…
But Nigrita just became a new mom!
Way to go, Nigrita!
Galapagos Tortoises are endangered because humans who first traveled to the Galapagos Islands realized that their meat was ideal for extended boat travel. Humans also introduced animals to the environment, and these animals acquired a taste for tortoise eggs.
That’s why Nigrita lives at Zoo Zürich in Switzerland, where she is part of a special breeding program.
And while everyone was happy when she laid her eggs, Nigrita surprised everyone by having NINE healthy hatchlings!
These little guys will help ensure the survival of their species!
Way to go Nigrita, and thanks to Zoo Zürich for helping to protect this amazing species! Please share this story and help raise awareness about this endangered species.
Source: BoredPanda
