Jonathan (tortoise)
Jonathan (hatched c. 1832) is a Seychelles giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa), a subspecies of the Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea). He is the oldest known living land animal in the world at 192 years old.
 Jonathan in April 2021. | |
| Species | Seychelles giant tortoise |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Hatched | December 4, 1832 (age 191) Seychelles, British Mauritius |
| Residence | Saint Helena |
| Mate(s) | Frederik[a] (1991–present) |
| Weight | 150-200 kg (331-441 lb) |
Jonathan lives on the island of Saint Helena, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.[1] A photograph taken in 1886 featuring Jonathan exists.
Biography
changeJonathan hatched around 1832 in Seychelles (at the time was a British colony). Jonathan was among three tortoises brought to Saint Helena from the Seychelles in 1882.
He was named by Governor Spencer Davis during the 1930s. Jonathan has lived through 31 governors of the island. He lives at Plantation House, the official residence of the Governor. He is also featured on the Saint Helena five-pence coin.
Related pages
changeReferences
change- ↑ Warfield, Kristen (22 March 2019). "Meet Jonathan, The Oldest-Known Animal In The World". The Dodo. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
Other websites
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- Jonathan at Saint Helena Info
