In 2022, Jonathan's estimated age exceeded that of the tortoise that Guinness World Records had recognised as the oldest recorded ever, Tu'i Malila, who died in Tonga in 1966 at the age of 189.

Jul 3, 2025 · At 192, Jonathan – The Oldest Living Land Animal – Has Lived Through 40 US Presidents This giant tortoise has been around since the time that Andrew Jackson was the guy in charge.

Nov 2, 2025 · This isn’t science fiction – it’s the remarkable reality of Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise living on the island of St. Helena, who at an estimated 192 years old holds the title of the …

Dec 5, 2025 · Jonathan (b. c. 1832) is a Seychelles giant tortoise who is believed to be the oldest living land animal ever. He lives on and is cared for on the grounds of Saint Helena’s Plantation House, the …

The oldest known living terrestrial animal is Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa), originally from the Seychelles but now a long-time resident of the remote South …

Aug 30, 2025 · Jonathan, the world’s oldest tortoise, celebrates his 192nd birthday in 2025 on St. Helena. Learn about his history, remarkable longevity, and enduring legacy as a living witness to …

Apr 26, 2025 · Jonathan is a Seychelles giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa) that is estimated to be 192 years old as of 2025. Jonathan is considered to be the world's oldest living land …

Oct 29, 2025 · Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, believed to be the oldest reptile living on earth, in Saint Helena, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.

Aug 25, 2025 · As conversations buzz on forums about astonishing creatures, Jonathan stands out — a tortoise born in 1832, making him 192 years old. He has witnessed a world of evolution, from horse …

Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, is still alive and resides on St. Helena. As of 2025, his estimated age is an impressive 192 years, making him the oldest known living land animal and the oldest …