By Kavi Dolasia - 322 wordsJonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, is the world's oldest living land animal (Credit: Guinness World Records/ CC-BY-SA-2.0)A Seychelles giant tortoise named Jonathan turned 191 years old on December 4, 2023! With this milestone, Jonathan extended two previously-held Guinness World Records (GWR). He is the oldest living land animal and the oldest documented chelonian (tortoise, turtle, or terrapin). Jonathan (left) c.1882-86, on the grounds of the governor's mansion (Credit: Guinness World Records/ CC-BY-SA-2.0)When not breaking records, Jonathan spends his days relaxing on the plush lawn of the governor's mansion. Jonathon enjoys fruits and vegetables (Credit: Guinness World Records/ CC-BY-SA-2.0)Jonathan has far surpassed his species' average life expectancy of 150 years.

Source: The Guardian December 14, 2023 22:08 UTC