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Topic | 12 years ago, Adwaita the Tortoise (1750-2006) died. Longest-lived land animal. |
Boo_Mario 03/22/18 11:13:06 PM #1: | He died at age 255, just short of reaching 256. This is the longest known lifespan for an animal living on land. 1750: Born in Aldabra, Seychelles Shortly after: Captured by British seafarers and given as a gift to Robert Clive (17251774) of the British East India Company 1875: Transferred to Kolkata Zoo 2006: Died of a shell infection in Kolkata Zoo, on 22nd March ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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