In 1832, Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa) was born. Although his exact birthdate is unknown, he has been given the official birthday of December 4 ...

the St. Helena Government said Jonathan is the "oldest land animal in the world," and has been living on the island for 142 years. The Seychelles giant tortoise is believed to be the oldest living ...

Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise born in 1832, holds the title of the world’s oldest living land animal, reaching an ...

Humans don't even come close to the Galapagos giant tortoise. One of the oldest on record, named Jonathan, is still going strong at 184 years old. Believed to have hatched around 1832, Jonathan ...