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The world's oldest land animal just got his first bath ever, and it only took an estimated 184 years.
估计经过184年，世界上最古老的陆生动物迎来首次洗澡。
Jonathan the Giant Tortoise is considered a national treasure on St. Helena Island in the Atlantic.
巨型龟“乔纳森”被认为是大西洋圣赫勒拿岛的国宝。
Surgical soap and soft brushes were reportedly used to protect his shell.
据报道使用了药皂和软刷来保护它的外壳。
Dr. Joe Hollins, the vet who gave Jonathan his bath, said it was "purely for aesthetic reasons." But after the cleaning, Hollins noticed that the rings on Jonathan's shell, which would usually tell his age, had faded away.
给“乔纳森”洗澡的兽医霍林斯医生表示，这“纯粹是为了审美原因”。但经过清洗后，霍林斯注意到“乔纳森”壳上代表年龄的环形纹理褪去。
Giant tortoises are usually only expected to live 150 years. After switching Jonathan to a more nutritious diet last year, St. Helena hopes he'll have plenty of years ahead of him.
巨龟通常仅能活上150年。去年在给“乔纳森”更有营养的饮食后，希望它能够活的更长久。
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