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Scientists Study Jonathan the Tortoise's Anti-Aging Secrets
Original: Jonathan the Tortoise Has Survived 2 Centuries and a Fake Death. Now Scientists Are Unraveling His Anti-Aging Secrets ht
Jonathan, a giant tortoise believed to be the world's oldest living land animal at around 193 years old, is the subject of new scientific research into why he shows so few signs of aging. Interest surged after a false report of his death circulated, followed by confirmation he is alive and well on the island of St Helena, where scientists hope his longevity could reveal secrets relevant to human aging.
Why now: A false death report put the world's oldest known land animal back in the spotlight just as scientists begin studying his remarkable longevity.
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