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<p>St Helena’s most famous resident, Jonathan the tortoise, is looked after by the
island vet who ensures a high-standard of care to the world’s oldest terrestrial animal.
After much deliberation on the island, the vet decided removing Jonathan’s cataracts
was too high-risk a procedure. I reassure the noble Lord that despite being over 187
years old, Jonathan continues to lead an active life. The climate on St Helena, while
perfect for diving and mountain walking, is not conducive to breeding this species
of tortoise. The increasing number of flights to St Helena from South Africa is providing
a welcome boost to St Helena’s tourism industry, and will allow even more people to
meet this much loved member of the St Helena community.</p>
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