In 1882, he was relocated from the Seychelles to the island of Saint… (остров · черепаха · джонатан)
In 1882, he was relocated from the Seychelles to the island of Saint Helena, where he currently resides on the grounds of the local governor's residence. Aldabra giant tortoise Jonathan, recognized as the oldest living animal on Earth, has now reached 194 years of age.
Consensus
- Jonathan is the oldest known living land animal
- Jonathan is a giant tortoise of the Aldabra species
- Jonathan was born in 1832
- Jonathan has lived on Saint Helena Island since 1882
- Jonathan is a local celebrity and symbol of resilience
- Jonathan has lost his sight and sense of smell but remains active
Points of divergence
- Jonathan was transported from the Seychelles to Saint Helena in 1882 — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Broke Guinness Record: World's Oldest Turtle Turns 194 — РИАМО
- Oldest Animal on Earth Turns 194 Years Old — Вечерняя Москва