Guinness World Record Holder: Meet Jonathan The 192-Year-0ld Tortoise

Sep 20, 2024 Komal Das

Jonathan, the Seychelles giant tortoise, holds the Guinness World Record for being the oldest living land animal, born in 1832.

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Jonathan remarkable longevity has inspired scientific interest into aging and longevity.

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He is 192 years old as of 2024.

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Jonathan lives on Saint Helena Island, a British Overseas Territory in South Atlantic Ocean.

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He was brought to Saint Helena in 1882 as a gift to Sir William Grey Wilson.

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Jonathan has lived in two centuries, with significant historical events.

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In 2022, Jonathan was recognized by the Guinness World Record as the oldest living land animal.

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He is blind due to cataract and also lost his sense of smell.

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Jonathan is fed a diet of fruits and vegetables as he is unable to graze due to his age-related blindness.

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