Jonathan the tortoise, world’s oldest land animal, celebrates his 190th birthday

Jonathan the tortoise, world’s oldest land animal, celebrates his 190th birthday
# 03 December 2022 13:45 (UTC +04:00)

The South Atlantic island of St. Helena is celebrating the birthday of the world’s oldest living land animal – a Seychelles giant tortoise called Jonathan, who is turning 190, APA reports citing CNN.

The island governor’s house, where Jonathan has spent most of his life, is marking the occasion by opening up for three days to visitors wishing to celebrate the “historic milestone.”

Officials on the island – a British overseas territory – have also made a series of commemorative stamps.

The South Atlantic island of St. Helena is celebrating the birthday of the world’s oldest living land animal – a Seychelles giant tortoise called Jonathan, who is turning 190.

The island governor’s house, where Jonathan has spent most of his life, is marking the occasion by opening up for three days to visitors wishing to celebrate the “historic milestone.”

Officials on the island – a British overseas territory – have also made a series of commemorative stamps.

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