Gramma the Tortoise: A 141-Year-Old Tortoise Passed Away in San Diego Zoo

• Gramma passed away on November 20 at the San Diego Zoo
• She survived two world wars and more than 20 U.S. presidents
• The zoo honored her memory with a fruit salad

On November 20, a tortoise named Gramma, who was approximately 141 years old, passed away at the San Diego Zoo. She was the oldest resident of the zoo and had survived two world wars and more than 20 U.S. presidents. Gramma came to the zoo from the Bronx Zoo between 1928 and 1931.

Throughout her life, Gramma became a popular figure among visitors due to her calm and friendly nature. The zoo reported that her favorite foods included romaine lettuce and cactus fruits. She was referred to as "the coral zoo resident," and she left a significant mark in the hearts of many people.

Despite the fact that Galapagos tortoises can live over 100 years in the wild, Gramma became a symbol of the conservation of these species. Over the last decade, conservation efforts for tortoises in the wild have increased, and more than 10,000 hatchlings have been released into their natural habitat since 1965.

The zoo staff honored Gramma by preparing a fruit salad, which was her favorite snack. Gramma left behind a rich legacy, impacting the lives of many people who visited the zoo.

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