194-Year-Old Jonathan the Tortoise Named Guinness World Records Icon
Jonathan, believed to be about 194 years old, joins an exclusive Guinness World Records group for record-holders with lasting global impact.
- On Wednesday, the world's oldest living land animal, a tortoise named Jonathan, was officially named a Guinness World Records Icon, extending his record to 194 years.
- Residing at Plantation House, the official residence of Helena Governor Nigel Phillips, Jonathan arrived from the Seychelles in 1882 as a full-grown adult of at least 50 years.
- Jonathan, also known as Jono, serves as a symbol of the island's resilience; while he has lost his vision and sense of smell, caretakers report he continues to eat and sunbathe.
- His Excellency Governor Nigel Phillips and Emma Phillips are hosting a media briefing on Wednesday to discuss the recognition, which officials expect will bring valuable international attention to the island.
- The announcement is part of a global campaign honoring record-holders including John Cena, who holds 17 WWE Championship titles, and K-pop stars BLACKPINK, with 16,941,431,115 streams on Spotify.
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Jonathan, Seychelles' giant tortoise considered the oldest living terrestrial animal in the world, received a new international recognition. Guinness World Records named it this week as one of its "Icons Guinness World Records", a distinction reserved for figures and records with lasting impact. The announcement was given on Wednesday, June 17. The organization highlighted Jonathan's trajectory and its historical relevance within its records. Th…
"Jonathan is a beloved resident of Saint Helena," said Governor Nigel Phillips in an interview with Guinness World Records. "He has met members of the royal family, appeared in wedding photographs, and has delighted tourists for years," he added. Although Jonathan, also known as Jono, has lost his sight and sense of smell due to his advanced age, the tortoise still eats, basks in the sun, and remains active. According to the Governor, Jonathan i…
Meet Jonathan the tortoise, the 194-year-old animal, who is older than the telephone
Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise living on Saint Helena, holds the Guinness World Record as the world's oldest living land animal. Believed to be at least 194 years old, he has lived through major moments in world history and continues to thrive despite his extraordinary age.
At 194, Jonathan the tortoise is a Guinness World Records Icon
Guinness World Records has named Jonathan an official ICON and reaffirmed his status as the oldest known living land animal. The 194-year-old tortoise is also drawing scientific interest as researchers study his ageing and DNA.
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