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Jonathan the tortoise, world's oldest land animal

Original: How to live a — very — long time: TLDNR: Be born an Aldabra giant tortoise with very good genes. "‘Jonathan’ Is the Olde

Jonathan, an Aldabra giant tortoise, is reported to be the oldest land animal on Earth, and a new profile explores whether his exceptional longevity could hold clues to defying death. The piece frames his survival as a mix of species luck and good genes, drawing attention to what extremely long-lived animals might teach humans about ageing.

Why now: Interest in longevity and ageing science keeps stories about remarkably long-lived animals circulating.

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• How to live a — very — long time: TLDNR: Be born an Aldabra giant tortoise with very good genes. "‘Jonathan’ Is the Oldest Land Animal on Earth. He Could Hold the Secrets to Defying Death" v @ 404mediaco https://www. 404media.co/oldest-living-land -animal-jonathan-the-tortoise/… · RunRichRun · 1

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