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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: World s oldest tortoise jonathan celebrates 190th birthday this year | History Defined

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Jonathan, a giant tortoise turning 190 years of age in 2022, is seen on the remote island of Saint Helena, a British territory. (Mathias Falcone/Zenger)

Jonathan, considered to be the oldest living land animal, will have a record-setting birthday this year. Experts believe he will turn 190, making him the oldest tortoise ever known. Guinness World Records has certified Jonathan as the most elderly chelonian, an order of reptiles uniting all turtles.

Jonathan lives on Saint Helena Island, a British territory in the South Atlantic Ocean 1,210 miles off the coast of southwestern Africa.

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