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How Long do Turtles and Tortoises live?

By Momi on February 28, 2024
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Turtles and Tortoises are known for their incredibly long lifespans. 

In fact, a 190-year-old Seychelles giant tortoise by the name of Jonathan is the oldest known living terrestrial animal in the world.

Tortoises live longer than Turtles. Turtles face challenge in the wild bring their lifespans down even more. When kept as pets, box turtles and terrapins might live for a few decades, while tortoises could easily live more than a century.