The San Diego Zoo in the United States announced the death of the famous Galapagos tortoise, Loretta, who lived for about 141 years. The animal suffered from bone problems related to old age, which led to its euthanasia, according to CBS News. Zoo officials described the tortoise as "gentle" and "shy". Loretta came from the Galapagos Islands to the Bronx Zoo as part of one of the first groups of tortoises, before moving to San Diego between 1928 and 1931, becoming part of one of the world's largest collections of rare and endangered animals. During her long life, she welcomed millions of visitors and left a deep mark in the hearts of many. Loretta witnessed the founding of the San Diego Zoo, being in her thirties at the time, and became an important part of the zoo's history.
