The turtle was born around 1900, zoo officials estimated. Max lived in the North Carolina Zoo’s Cypress Swap since 2015 and was a favorite of staff and visitors, Keeper Audrey Williams said.

“The gentle giant of the North Carolina Zoo.” Max lived in the zoo ... such a majestic creature,” she said. The turtle was born around 1900, zoo officials estimated.

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