Tortoise
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Animals
Animals Saint HelenaMeet Jonathan, the 191-Year-Old Tortoise
The Seychelles giant tortoise Jonathan has been living its best life on Saint Helena, a small island in the Atlantic and part of the British Overseas Territory, for at least 191 years, making him the oldest living land animal in the world.
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Animals EcuadorTortoises Thriving on a Volcano’s Slopes
The largest island in Ecuador’s Galápagos archipelago is home to the booming population of the Alcedo giant tortoise, a cold-blooded reptile endemic to the island, where conservation efforts paid off to save the species and its importance in maintaining its surrounding ecosystems.
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Animals USACongrats to Mr. & Mrs. Pickles: Baby Tortoises Finally Hatched!
A couple of radiated tortoises had their first offspring, after almost 30 years of cohabitation, at the Houston Zoo in Texas, United States - with the help of dedicated staff members who played a key role in the survival of the younglings.