Giant Tortoise Jonathan Turns 192 Years Old

Location: The island of St. Helena
Species: Seychelles Giant Tortoise
Added: 2025-12-6
Published: 2024-3-22
Source: Inside Edition

Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise turned 192 years old in 2024. He is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living land animal.
Jonathan has seen alot in his long life - he was born in the reign of Queen Victoria and has lived through 40 American presidents. Jonathan lives on on the island of St. Helena where he's a beloved icon and a living link to the past.