Jonathan the tortoise is about 194 years old, and his genes may explain why
Earth 2.0From: Singularity Hub · rewritten for kids by Osmo
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Jonathan is a giant tortoise. He is about 194 years old! Scientists studied his body to learn why he has lived so long.
Big word
DNA: The set of instructions inside every living thing that tells its body how to grow and work.
Quiz time: circle the right answer
1. About how old is Jonathan?A19 yearsB94 yearsC194 years
2. Where does Jonathan live?AThe island of St. HelenaBA city zooCThe Amazon rainforest
3. How did the vet get Jonathan's cells?AFrom inside his mouthBFrom his shellCFrom his feet
Your turn
Jonathan has seen almost 200 birthdays! Draw a giant birthday cake for him and write one question you would ask him.
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