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Tortoises are the longest-living land animals in the world, although the longest-living species of tortoise is a matter of debate. Galápagos tortoises are noted to live over 150 years, but an Aldabra giant tortoise named Adwaita may have lived an estimated 255 years. In general, most tortoise species can live 80–150 years.
Tu'i Malila (1777 – 16 May 1966) was a tortoise that Captain James Cook was traditionally said to have given to the royal family of Tonga. [1] She was a female radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) from Madagascar. [1] Although believed to have been a male during its life, examination after the tortoise's death suggested it was female. [1]
Black rats had been eating both tortoise eggs and hatchlings, effectively destroying the future of the tortoise population. Only the longevity of giant tortoises allowed them to survive until the Galápagos National Park, Island Conservation , Charles Darwin Foundation, the Raptor Center, and Bell Laboratories removed invasive rats in 2012.
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Turtles can live long lives. The oldest living turtle and land animal is said to be a Seychelles giant tortoise named Jonathan , who turned 187 in 2019. [ 101 ] A Galápagos tortoise named Harriet was collected by Charles Darwin in 1835; it died in 2006, having lived for at least 176 years.
Gopher tortoises, like other tortoises of the genus Gopherus, are known for their digging ability. Gopher tortoises spend most of their time in long burrows (up to 80% of their time). [19] On average, these burrows are 15 feet (4.6 m) long and 6.5 feet (2.0 m) [13] deep, but can extend up to 48 feet (15 m) in length and 9.8 feet (3.0 m) deep. [14]
These tortoises can weigh as much as 417 kg (919 lb) and can grow to be 1.3 m (4 ft 3 in) long. Giant tortoises originally made their way to islands from the mainland via oceanic dispersal. Tortoises are aided in such dispersal by their ability to float with their heads up and to survive for up to six months without food or fresh water. [3]
The world’s oldest tortoise has lived through two world wars, witnessed the rise and fall of the British Empire, and has just turned 190 years old. ... The event will be live streamed online ...