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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Madeline Sherratt

Giant tortoise celebrates his 135th birthday - and first Father’s Day - at Miami Zoo

“Goliath” hatched on the island of Santa Cruz in the Galapagos on June 15, 1890. He is now aged 135 - (Instagram/@zoo Miami)

A giant Galapagos tortoise has turned 135 – and he’s also just become a father for the first time, says Miami Zoo officials.

Despite multiple breeding attempts throughout his lifetime, Goliath never successfully fathered any offspring. This all changed with a recent unexpected surprise.

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