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190 And Still Going Strong!

190 And Still Going Strong!

The oldest known land animal is a Giant Tortoise named Jonathan

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Nov 23, 2024
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A recent photo of Jonathan and his Vet Joe Hollins

The world's oldest living land animal is a Seychelles Giant Tortoise named Jonathan, who lives on the grounds of Plantation House on the British overseas territory of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean. He belongs to a class of reptiles that includes tortoises, turtles, and terrapins. His exact bir…

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