Jonathan the Tortoise Celebrates 188th Birthday, Is Said to Be the Oldest Land Animal on Earth

Jonathan the Tortoise Celebrates 188th Birthday, Is Said to Be the Oldest Land Animal on Earth
Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, believed to be the oldest reptile living on earth GIANLUIGI GUERCIA/AFP via Getty Images
Michael Wing
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On a remote volcanic island in the South Atlantic, there lives a Seychelles giant tortoise named Jonathan, who is believed to be the oldest-known land animal on earth.

Far older than any human being, Jonathan also predates the automobile, the television, and even the invention of the lightbulb.

Michael Wing
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Michael Wing is a writer and editor based in Calgary, Canada, where he was born and educated in the arts. He writes mainly on culture, human interest, and trending news.
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