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Jonathan, The World's Oldest Living Land Animal, Celebrates 191st Birthday!

A Seychelles giant tortoise named Jonathan turned 191 years old on December 4, 2023! To put it in perspective, the reptile was born before the invention of the telephone, postage stamps and photographs. With this milestone, Jonathan extended two previously-held Guinness World Records (GWR). He is the oldest living land animal and the oldest documented chelonian (tortoise, turtle, or terrapin)....

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Jonathan, The World's Oldest Living Land Animal, Celebrates 191st Birthday!

WestJet's "Christmas Miracle" Honors Holiday Heroes

Every year, Canada's WestJet Airlines devises a tear-jerking "Christmas Miracle" that provides holiday cheer to unsuspecting individuals. Past "miracles" include surprising passengers with gifts of their choice and delivering care packages to families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic....

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WestJet's "Christmas Miracle" Honors Holiday Heroes

Mischievous Sea Otter Keeps Surfers On Their Toes In Santa Cruz

A Southern sea otter, nicknamed Otter 841, has been hassling surfers at Santa Cruz, California's Steamer Lane all summer. The five-year-old appears unannounced at the famous surfing spot. She then effortlessly hoists herself out of the ocean and onto surfboards. Sometimes, the otter destroys the boards by chewing on them. Other times, she bullies the startled surfer into giving up the board entirely....

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Mischievous Sea Otter Keeps Surfers On Their Toes In Santa Cruz