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01-07-2016, 10:53 PM
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183 Year Old Jonathan the Tortoise, New Diet, New Lease on Life
World's oldest living animal, Jonathan the Tortoise, gets a new lease of life after vet puts him on a healthy diet... at the age of 183
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The world's oldest living animal has been given a new lease of life after a vet put him on a healthy diet - at the age of 183.
It was feared Jonathan the giant tortoise was on his last legs after his health seriously declined due to losing his eyesight and sense of smell.
The afflictions meant Jonathan, who lives on the British outpost of St Helena Island, was left grabbing at insubstantial twigs, leaves and dirt for food.
His plight was spotted by the island's vet, Dr Joe Hollins, who immediately put him on a high-calorie and nutritious diet of a bowl of apples, carrots, cucumber, bananas and guava.
Since the change Jonathan has gained weight, redeveloped his sharp-edged beak to help him eat grass and become more active.
The famous reptile can be seen happily plodding the grounds of Plantation House, the home of the governor of St Helena where he has lived since coming to the island in 1882.
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Lots more info plus pics of this impressive animal at the link.
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01-08-2016, 01:37 AM
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A heart-warming effort for sure. I am pleased to read of the health improvement.
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