Study finds 194-year-old tortoise is 'aging more slowly than you would expect'
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GERLACH: No. Unfortunately, Jonathan has not bred in his - well, certainly in the 144 years that he's been on St. Helena. It's quite difficult to successfully breed giant tortoises out of their natural range. And although Jonathan is still interested in the ladies, he's not actually managed to father any offspring.

KELLY: (Laughter) Well, I wish Jonathan long life, and I'm grateful to you for sharing your expertise with us. Justin Gerlach, thank you.

GERLACH: Thank you.

KELLY: Justin Gerlach, director of biology studies at Peterhouse, Cambridge University.

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