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Jonathan the Giant Tortoise Turns 194
Original: At 194, Jonathan the Giant Tortoise Knows About Aging
Jonathan, a giant tortoise living on the South Atlantic island of St Helena, has reached the age of 194, making him the oldest known land animal alive. The New York Times revisited his story, noting that his long life offers a rare living perspective on aging. Jonathan hatched around 1832, before modern inventions such as the telephone, and remains a celebrated local icon on the island.
Why now: Interest in extreme animal longevity and Jonathan's status as the world's oldest known land animal keeps his milestones newsworthy.
Jonathan the tortoiseSt HelenaThe New York Times
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- At 194, Jonathan the Giant Tortoise Knows About Aging · The New York Times
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