Shell life: is this the world's oldest pet tortoise?
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The pet tortoise of Archbishop William Laud has a long and distinguished history spanning more than 400 years<br>
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Meet 190-year-old Jonathan, the world's oldest-ever tortoise
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Aldabra Tortoise
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Animal magic + Zoology, Science
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The world's oldest living land animal? At age 190, it's Jonathan the tortoise. - The Washington Post
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World's Oldest Tortoise Turns 190, Still Boasts Impressive Libido - CNET
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The Reptiles: Turtles and Tortoises, Turtle Tales, Nature
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Animal magic + Natural History Museum, Science
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Why Are So Many Tortoises on the Loose in Texas? – Texas Monthly
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Tortoise Care Guide Long Island Avian and Exotic Vet Clinic
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特価販売中 THE HORSE Brown Tortoise Shell - 時計
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Tortoise - Wikipedia
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Jonathan the Tortoise' is now the world's oldest known land animal