Darwin's Tortoise: The Amazing True Story of Harriet, the Worlds Oldest Living Creature

by Robin Stewart

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Here is the remarkable true story of Charles Darwin's tortoise - Harriet - reputed to be the world's oldest living creature. Now living at Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo in Queensland, 175-year old Harriet was shipped by Darwin from the Galapagos Islands to England. From wintry London to the warm humidity of Brisbane, Harriet travelled oceans and highways before finally finding a permanent home at Australia Zoo. Market range- children 11+, non-fiction. Story recently reported in The Herald show more Sun(Aus), The Courier Mail(Aus), The Times(UK), The Daily Record(Glasgow), Web Indiaand The Falkland Islands Network. show less

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597.9246Natural sciences & mathematicsAnimalsFishes, SharksReptiles; Turtles, Lizards, Snakes, CrocodilesTurtlesTortoises
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