Mr. Pickles, is a 90-year-old radiated tortoise and recently became a father to three hatchlings with his partner, Mrs. Pickles, who is 53 years old, at the Houston Zoo. The hatchlings were named as Dill, Gherkin, and Jalapeño, were born in Febraury on different days and will stay under watch at the Reptile & Amphibian House until they are big enough to join their parents. The radiated tortoise species is critically endangered due to the illegal pet trade, making the birth of the hatchlings a signifier of the success of conservation efforts. Mr. Pickles is supposed to be the most … Continue reading Mr. Pickles, the 90-Year-Old Tortoise, Becomes a Father Highlights Conversion Success