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Happy B-Day to Jonathan the Giant Tortoise Who Turned 190-Years-Old (The Oldest Tortoise EVER)

The Seychelles giant tortoise named Jonathan turned 190 years in 2022. Amazing, isn’t it?! He’s already the oldest living land animal and the recent milestone is also another Guinness World Record for him. He became the oldest chelonian ever; this category includes tortoises, turtles, and terrapins. This supercentenarian is living […]

Meet Jonathan, the 187-Year-Old Tortoise & the Oldest Land Animal in the World

Meet Jonathan, The 187-Year-Old Tortoise And The Oldest Land Animal In The World

Without doubt, it’s a peculiar sight to watch the oldest tortoise in the world named Jonathan stretch his neck and limbs out of his shell while enjoying the sunrays in the Saint Helena territory in the South Atlantic. And, some may even think the creature may be dying, considering his […]