Jonathan the Tortoise Extends Record to 194 Years as Guinness Names Him an Icon
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Updated · UPI News · Jun 17
Jonathan the Tortoise Extends Record to 194 Years as Guinness Names Him an Icon
3 articles · Updated · UPI News · Jun 17
Summary
Guinness World Records said Jonathan has reached 194, extending his mark as the world's oldest living land animal and adding him to its select Icons group.
St. Helena's Seychelles giant tortoise was already a full-grown adult when he arrived on the island in 1882, putting his latest estimated birth year at 1832, though researchers think he may be older.
Jonathan has lost his vision and sense of smell, but caretakers said he still eats, sunbathes and mates.
Governor Nigel Phillips called Jonathan a beloved symbol of St. Helena's resilience and environmental stewardship, underscoring how the record-holder has become part of the island's identity.