Video. Jonathan the tortoise, the world’s oldest living land animal
- Updated: 08/10/2026 - 11:53 GMT+2 At around 194 years old, Jonathan is the world’s oldest living land animal and the oldest tortoise ever recorded.
- Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, is believed to be around 194 years old, making him the world’s oldest living land animal and oldest tortoise ever recorded.
- He is believed to have been brought to the island of St Helena in 1882 and still roams the grounds of the governor’s residence.
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- Updated: 08/10/2026 - 11:53 GMT+2 At around 194 years old, Jonathan is the world’s oldest living land animal and the oldest tortoise ever recorded.
- Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, is believed to be around 194 years old, making him the world’s oldest living land animal and oldest tortoise ever recorded.
- He is believed to have been brought to the island of St Helena in 1882 and still roams the grounds of the governor’s residence.
Sources: Euronews