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Jonathan the tortoise is the oldest land animal alive
Original: 'Jonathan' is the oldest land animal on Earth
Jonathan, a giant tortoise living on the South Atlantic island of Saint Helena, holds the record as the oldest known land animal on Earth, believed to be around 190 years old. The story has drawn fresh attention online, with readers sharing amazement at the tortoise's extraordinary lifespan and photos of him still roaming the governor's residence grounds.
Why now: People are captivated by the remarkable age and longevity of a living animal that predates most of modern history.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 71 snapshots from 15 h ago to 14 min ago.
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- 'Jonathan' is the oldest land animal on Earth · gumby · 218
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