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Topic12 years ago, Adwaita the Tortoise (1750-2006) died. Longest-lived land animal.
Boo_Mario
03/22/18 11:13:06 PM
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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
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