Ancient sea turtle housed at Boston aquarium for more than 50 years passes another physical
Myrtle, an ancient green sea turtle that has delighted visitors to the New England Aquarium in Boston for more than 50 years, is in good physical shape
By PATRICK WHITTLE and RODRIQUE NGOWI
Published - Apr 09, 2024, 01:55 PM ET
Last Updated - Apr 09, 2024, 01:55 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Apparently it's pretty easy being green after all.
That was the takeaway from Tuesday's physical examination of Myrtle, an ancient green sea turtle that has delighted visitors to the New England Aquarium in Boston for more than 50 years.
Veterinarians performed Myrtle's checkup after the 500-pound reptile was hoisted from the aquarium's Giant Ocean Tank in an enormous crate on a chain.
Myrtle is thought to be up to 95 years old, which would place her just beyond the upper boundaries of the species' longevity. But the big turtle is “in robust condition” despite her advance age, said Mike O'Neill, manager of the ocean tank.
