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Scientists Study Longevity Secrets of Jonathan the 194-Year-Old Tortoise
Original: Scientists unlock the longevity secrets of 194-year-old Jonathan the giant tortoise https://www.scientificamerican.com/a
Researchers have examined the biology of Jonathan, a giant tortoise believed to be 194 years old and the oldest known land animal, to understand how he has lived so long. The findings, reported by Scientific American, are drawing attention for what they may reveal about aging and longevity, with many people fascinated by the tortoise's remarkable lifespan.
Why now: The extreme age of the world's oldest known land animal and what his biology might teach about longevity is naturally fascinating.
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- Scientists unlock the longevity secrets of 194-year-old Jonathan the giant tortoise https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/scientists-unlock-the-longevity-secrets-of-194-year-old-jonathan-the-giant-tortoise/ # Science # Longevity # Animals · scientific_american@robot.villas · 6
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