Jonathan the Seychelles Giant Tortoise recently turned 191, setting the record as the oldest known chelonian. Born in 1832, he resides on St. Helena, having experienced 40 US presidents and 31 St. Helena governors, spanning eras from Queen Victoria to both World Wars.
His longevity spans from a slow metabolism.
>having experienced 40 US presidents and 31 St. Helena governors
prostitute.
>must go faster
do scientists never extract blood and try create potions that'd work in humans like this
The same with octopuses being able to blend in with the environment. Is there never research happening to learn how it's done and somehow create the process
yeah, its called "go kill your self, you stupid moron, what the frick is wrong with you that you are asking moronic questions"
Frick off. Those abilities would be cool
I fricking love this guy, tortoises just seem so nice
Tortoises are so cool, bros.
very true
May he live for a thousand years
is this the tortoise that also has gay sex with other male tortoises
I know people like to celebrate these things but the cynic in me just imagines some rich old Chinese fart paying people to track this tortoise down so he can grind it into powder to try and make his penis larger.
don't give them any ideas frickwad
Is he in pain?
No. Reptiles don't age like mammals. Typically tortoises this old die from something like a broken shell.
So what causes the death of tortoise usually? Disease? I mean this Jonathan tortoise is nearly 200 years old and doesn't seem to be stopping anytime soon.
Like I said, typically misadventure. I'm not certain if they're functionally immortal, but they're pretty close. Similar to lobsters. Lobsters don't die of old age, at some point they just have a bad molt and that's it.
If I eat him will I gain longlife?
ONLY ONE WAY TO FIND OUT!
No, but it will add to your social credit score.