First-Time Dad at 111

"A rare 111-year-old New Zealand reptile is set to become a father, possibly for the first time.

"Henry, a tuatara with prehistoric origins, had previously shown no interest in females during nearly 40 years in captivity, say keepers.

"But his 80-year-old partner, Mildred, laid 12 eggs in mid-July, 11 of which are due to hatch in about six months.

"Henry's keepers have put his newfound vigour down to a recent operation to remove a tumour from his bottom. "


Prehistoric origins? I wonder when the writer thinks the rest of us originated. Oh, well.

Anyway, this old reptile is doing his part to stave off extinction. Finally.