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Timothy (estimated 1839 – April 2004) was a Mediterranean Spur-thighed Tortoise who was thought to be approximately 165 years old at the time of her death. This made her the UK’s oldest known resident. In spite of her name, Timothy was female; it was not properly known how to sex tortoises back in the 19th century. Timothy was found aboard a Portuguese privateer in 1854 by Captain John Courtenay Everard, of the Royal Navy. The tortoise served as a mascot on a series of Navy vessels until 1892. After her navy service she retired to live out her life on dry land, taken in by the Earl of Devon at his home Powderham Castle. On her underside was etched the family motto, “Where have I fallen? What have I done?”

Timothy (estimated 1839 – April 2004) was a Mediterranean Spur-thighed Tortoise who was thought to be approximately 165 years old at the time of her death. This made her the UK’s oldest known resident. In spite of her name, Timothy was female; it was not properly known how to sex tortoises back in the 19th century.

Timothy was found aboard a Portuguese privateer in 1854 by Captain John Courtenay Everard, of the Royal Navy. The tortoise served as a mascot on a series of Navy vessels until 1892. After her navy service she retired to live out her life on dry land, taken in by the Earl of Devon at his home Powderham Castle. On her underside was etched the family motto, “Where have I fallen? What have I done?”

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    am so hung over and this turtle is great.
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    done? So appropriate. And the tag. jeez.
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    So sad. I’m hoping there’s...tumblr dedicated...there....
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    you go, timothy. you go.

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