The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the loss of Othello, a beloved full-sized tortoise who was at least 100 years old at the time ...

Othello the Aldabra giant tortoise, who was well over 100 years old, died at the St. Louis Zoo on April 8. Screengrab from St ...

The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the death of one of its oldest residents – an Aldabra giant tortoise that was well over 100 years old.

The animal was a long-time ambassador for his species, bringing conservation awareness to millions, zoo staff said.

The zoo said the tortoise named Othello was humanely euthanized on April 8 due to declining health from a gastrointestinal issue. Zoo staff said they didn’t know Othello’s exact age ...