A Galapagos tortoise named Goliath made headlines for celebrating his 135th birthday along with his first Father’s Day on Sunday at Zoo Miami.
The 235kg tortoise finally became a father when one out of eight eggs successfully hatched on June 4.
According to Zoo Miami, “Goliath’s official record has him hatching out on the island of Santa Cruz in the Galapagos on June 15, 1885, but this is his first confirmed offspring.”
Zoo Miami spokesman Ron Magill expressed that “Goliath is my hero, and I am sure he will soon be an inspiration to many others! He is living proof that where there is a will, there is a way, and to never give up!”
Magill added, “Not only is this the first offspring for Goliath, but it is also the first time in the history of Zoo Miami that a Galapagos tortoise has hatched, making this a historic event on multiple levels!”
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