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Jonathan (hatched c. 1832) [2] [3] is a Seychelles giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa), a subspecies of the Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea).His approximate age is estimated to be 192 as of 2025, making him the oldest known living land animal.
Turtle may have grown toxic from consuming contaminated algae
3 dead, dozens hospitalized after eating sea turtle stew. Lucia Suarez Sang. December 2, 2024 at 10:25 AM. ... The sea turtle was cooked as adobo, a popular Filipino dish, the BBC reported.
Ten dead sea turtles were found around Cape Cod and the Islands, according to Mass Audubon. Any sightings can be reported at seaturtlesightings.org or to 888-SEA-TURT (888-732-8878).
Desmatochelys was a large sea turtle, with some specimens reaching up to 2 meters long. [4] Members of the genus are characterized by the extended skull roof, large nasal bones, and a paddle-like humerus, as well as a distinct body shell or carapace and reduced plastron like other protostegids.
Adwaita is estimated to have been at least 255 years old. [5] If this latter estimate can be confirmed, Adwaita will have been the oldest known tortoise of modern times, living longer than Harriet by 80 years, Tu'i Malila by 67 years and Jonathan by 64 years as of 2024 [update] .
A baby sea turtle that washed ashore in Florida and later died was found to have 104 pieces of plastic in its stomach upon examination.
She has researched sea turtles [5] and endangered and extinct species around the Georgia coast. [ 6 ] Her residence on the north part of Cumberland Island is currently owned by The National Park Service , on the condition of her remaining there until her death.