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Jonathan the Tortoise, 194, Has His Genome Sequenced
Original: Jonathan the Giant Tortoise Is 194 Years Old. He Just Had His Genome Sequenced. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/scien
Jonathan, a giant tortoise believed to be the world's oldest living land animal at around 194 years old, has had his genome sequenced, the New York Times reports. Scientists hope his DNA may offer clues about exceptional longevity and healthy aging, and the story is drawing wide interest from readers fascinated by the remarkably long-lived reptile.
Why now: People are fascinated by the world's oldest known land animal and what his genome might reveal about longevity.
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- Jonathan the Giant Tortoise Is 194 Years Old. He Just Had His Genome Sequenced. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/science/jonathan-giant-tortoise-genome-aging.html # Science # Animals # Longevity · nyt_homepage@robot.villas · 3
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