194 years old: Researchers Unravel the Mystery of Jonathan the Giant Tortoise

Researchers have uncovered the secret behind the extraordinary longevity of Jonathan, an Aldabra giant tortoise estimated to be 194 years old and thus considered the world’s oldest land animal. A genomic analysis published in the journal "Science Advances" identified 287 genetic variants that slow the natural aging process and could thus open up new avenues for human health research.

Scientists unravel the secret of Jonathan the 194-year-old tortoise's long life in bid to help humans defy ageing

07.10.2026 - BY MARK WORGAN Scientists have discovered the secret of Jonathan the 194-year-old giant tortoises incredible longevity - and hope it could help humans defy ageing. Researchers s...
623907421

Haven't found what you're looking for? Register or login to get access to a larger selection of images and use our full range of images, videos and graphics.

Kontakt

Haben Sie Fragen? Kontaktieren Sie uns.

194 years old: Re­searchers Unravel the Mystery of Jonathan the Giant Tortoise

Newsletter

Jeden Tag hand­ver­lesene Bilder erhalten.

Kontakt

194 years old: Researchers Unravel the Mystery of Jonathan the Giant Tortoise

Jeden Tag handverlesene Bilder erhalten.