North Carolina Zoo mourns loss of Maximus the turtle, who lived at least 100 years
An alligator snapping turtle named Maximus has died, the North Carolina Zoo said. He was at least 100 years old, according to ...
‘Majestic’ 125-year-old creature that staff loved to swim with has died, NC Zoo says
Maximus, a ginormous 125-year-old alligator snapping turtle that staff loved to swim with and who brought smiles to thousands ...
120-year-old snapping turtle at North Carolina Zoo dies, park says
An alligator snapping turtle that was more than 100 years old died recently, according to a Facebook post by the North ...
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Why are so many sea turtles washing up this year in Brevard and Volusia counties?
More sea turtles than usual have been found stranded or dead in Brevard County, Florida. The increase in strandings, mostly juvenile green sea turtles, is likely due to prolonged exposure to cold ...
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120-year-old snapping turtle at North Carolina Zoo dies, park says
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — An alligator snapping turtle that was more than 100 years old died recently, according to a Facebook post by the North Carolina Zoo. The post does not specify the turtle ...
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‘Majestic’ 125-year-old sea creature that staff loved to swim with has died, NC Zoo says
The turtle was born around 1900, zoo officials estimated. Max lived in the North Carolina Zoo’s Cypress Swap since 2015 and was a favorite of staff and visitors, Keeper Audrey Williams said.