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Jonathan the Giant Tortoise Is 194 Years Old. He Just Had His Genome Sequenced.
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Jonathan, a 194-year-old Aldabra giant tortoise living on St. Helena island, is the world's oldest known land animal.
- Despite signs of aging such as cataracts, Jonathan remains active with good hearing and a strong libido, delighting visitors with his behavior.
- In June, Guinness World Records officially recognized Jonathan as a global icon following erroneous reports of his death.
- Recently, scientists successfully sequenced Jonathan's genome for the first time, marking a significant milestone in understanding this remarkable tortoise.
