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. Veterinarians performed Myrtle’s
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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. There's every reason to believe Myrtle will stick around for years to come, O'Neill said.