Adwaita

Adwaita was an Aldabra giant tortoise, a species native to the Aldabra Islands in the Indian Ocean. These tortoises are among the largest in the world, with shells that can exceed 1 meter in length. Adwaita lived at the Alipore Zoo in Kolkata and was believed to be between 150 and 255 years old when he died in 2006. Tortoises are known for their longevity, attributed to slow metabolisms and protective shells. While verifying exact ages can be challenging, giant tortoises like Adwaita and Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, demonstrate exceptional lifespans, often exceeding a century, especially in protected environments.12345