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Jonathan the giant tortoise, 194, offers up insight into secrets of longevity

theguardian.comJonathan the giant tortoise, 194, offers up insight into secrets of longevityDNA analysis of oldest living land animal reveal patterns on genes that appear to protect functioning of mitochondria The ancient quest to extend human lifespan has received a boost after scientists analysed the genetic code of the world’s oldest living land animal, a giant tortoise called Jonathan. The tortoise, which lives in the grounds of Plantation House, the official residence of the governor of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic, is believed to be 194 years old, making him a contemporary of Queen Victoria and Charles Darwin. Continue reading...

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Nobodyspecial

@suffgin.bsky.social

He's got a hard shell to deflect all the sh*t that flies around this place.

Jamie ⚽️

@jayloveslfc.bsky.social

Brian Morans

@whpshw.bsky.social

If the answer is, "Become a turtle -- "

Wurz

@wurzle.bsky.social

Yeah, it's doing fuck all and being given free food

Alan Smithee

@m6i2k6e.bsky.social

Jonathan: "I recommend 8 hours sleep a night 2-3 days strength training 2 days CO2 max training walk as much as possible eat mostly Mediterranean diet as few processed foods as possible no alcohol strong friend/social interaction"

Alan Smithee

@m6i2k6e.bsky.social

“Oh yeah; also, good turtle genetics.”

Phil Leighton

@joseph-yossarian.bsky.social

He gave up his 40 a day habit and the half bottle a day of whisky once he reached 90. But the big secret is that he’s been vegan all his life.

Mulberry Street

@mulberrystreet.bsky.social

If he has insights to share beyond ‘being born a giant tortoise helps’ I will be genuinely surprised.

LostBoyJim

@lostboyjim.bsky.social

I assume it's moonshine and hookers.