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Turtles live for hundreds of years. What makes it have such a long life?

Speaking of turtles, I believe many people's first impression is that turtles are long-lived animals. Compared with people's short life span of several decades, the life span of turtles can reach hundreds of years, which is really an enviable thing. So what makes the tortoise have such a long life?

The first reason is the special physical function and structure. Turtles generally have a thick shell outside, and the shell is so hard that basically nothing can pierce the shell. This provides a safe place for the tortoise. When there is danger, the tortoise only needs to shrink its limbs and retract its head into its shell to prevent injury. Under such protection, nature is the most important reason for longevity.

The second reason is that turtles have the habit of hibernating. Turtles usually go into deep sleep in winter. When they hibernate, not only do they not eat, but their metabolism will also decrease, and their intake of calories will be less, which will help protect their hearts and prolong their life.

The third reason is that, after some in-depth research, scientists have found that cells in ordinary animals divide only about 50 generations, while turtles are completely different, and the number of generations of cell division is more than twice that of ordinary animals. This is the reason why turtles live long.

The last reason is that for turtles, there are no carcinogenic factors in their bodies. In this way, the tortoise will not be troubled by terminal illness, which is a special ability that humans and other animals do not have.

To sum it up. Although the tortoise can live for a hundred years, it depends on whether the living environment and food supply are sufficient, especially if the water quality environment in which the tortoise lives is not guaranteed, then the tortoise can only live for decades, and even some small turtles will die at birth because of poor water quality.