The remarkable longevity of these animals is often linked to slow metabolisms, deep-sea habitats, or protective shells that ...

The striking image offers a rare and detailed glimpse of the 192-year-old Seychelles giant tortoise residing on Saint Helena. Jonathan's stunning features are brought to life in this photo.

Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise born in 1832, holds the title of the world’s oldest living land animal, reaching an ...

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In 1832, Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa) was born. Although his exact birthdate is unknown, he has been given the official birthday of December 4 ...

Jonathan is a 192-year-old giant tortoise and thought to be the world’s oldest living animal. In nearly two centuries, he has seen it all. Little wonder that he didn’t stop munching the lawn of ...