Farewell to Gramma: San Diego zoo’s 141-year-old Galapagos icon
The Guardian - 25-Nov-2025Beloved tortoise Gramma dies at 141, highlighting the remarkable longevity of Galapagos giants
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Why turtles rarely get cancer
Oxford Academic (OUP Academic) - 01-Sep-2025Research shows turtles’ unique biology helps protect them from tumours despite long lifespans
Jonathan, a 192-year-old tortoise, has unique genes that help him live longer
Live Forever Club - 10-Feb-2025His unique genes that help repair damage, maintain energy, and slow ageing
Galapagos giant tortoises kill damaged cells to resist cancer and ageing
New Scientist - 20-Jul-2021Large, long living animals offer insights on natural ways of cancer resistance
Genes for longevity in Galápagos tortoises
Newsweek - 12-Sep-2018All these genes couldn't save them from human hunters
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