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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.
12 de ene. de 2022 · Jonathan, the world’s oldest living land animal, has earned another Guinness World Records title! Celebrating his 190th birthday this year, Jonathan is now the oldest tortoise ever. His official record title is oldest chelonian – a category which encompasses all turtles, terrapins and tortoises.
30 de nov. de 2023 · In fact, Jonathan is the oldest turtle/chelonian in recorded history, having taken the title in 2021 from Tu’i Malila (c. 1777–1965), a radiated tortoise that lived to be at least 188. Jonathan is showing “no sign of slowing down,” according to his long-time vet, Joe Hollins.
26 de ene. de 2022 · Perhaps the most famous resident of St. Helena, one of the world’s remotest islands, Jonathan is this year celebrating his 190th birthday – making him the oldest tortoise ever to live.
4 de feb. de 2022 · According to the Guinness World Records, the event will make the reptile the oldest-ever living chelonian, the reptile order that includes turtles, terrapins and tortoises.
25 de ene. de 2022 · A 190-year-old tortoise named Jonathan has become the oldest tortoise ever, adding to his list of age-defying accolades. Jonathan is estimated to have been born in 1832, which means he...
7 de dic. de 2023 · The world’s oldest living land animal, Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise, celebrated his 191st birthday this week. With this new milestone, he also broke his own record as the oldest...
