That means Jonathan will turn, at the very least, a whopping 193 years old later this year. During that time, the giant tortoise has lived through US presidents from Andrew Jackson all the way to ...

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Aldabra tortoises, native to the islands of the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles, can live up to 150 years. Some believe their famously calm demeanor contributes to their longevity. The caregivers at ...

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Discover the upcoming exhibit of giant Aldabra tortoises at the Indianapolis Zoo. Meet A.J., Lyn St. James, and Gregory, a critically endangered radiated tortoise.

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Giant tortoises regularly live for more than a century, with documented cases exceeding 180 years. The famous Aldabra giant tortoise named Jonathan, residing on the island of St. Helena, is estimated ...

The Aldabra tortoise herd at the Tulsa Zoo is growing with the recent hatchings of seven baby tortoises. The first came on Mother's Day marking a milestone for the Herps & Aquatics Department. "We ...