Did you know the oldest animal on Earth?

Did you know the oldest animal on Earth?

Jonathan the turtle is the oldest animal on Earth. Jonathan was born in 1832 and is now living at the age of 192.

Jonathan lived through 7 kings on the throne of Britain. He also witnessed the invention of light bulbs, motor cars, the completion of the Eiffel Tower, black and white photographs, two world wars, the Cold War, and many global events, leading to the emergence of the Colonna and its breeds.

In the details of his life, Jonathan the turtle moved from the island of Seychelles to the island of St. Helena at the end of the nineteenth century, specifically in 1882, to become his permanent residence in that quiet and isolated place in the Atlantic Ocean, which was the famous exile for the historical French leader, Napoleon Bonaparte.

Although the average lifespan of turtles is known to be long for humans and animals as well, Jonathan the turtle in particular is considered one of the long-lived creatures, given that the average lifespan of a turtle reaches 150 years, which reveals an amazing continuity of Jonathan, which reached more than 40 years than expected.

Jonathan the turtle suffers from many signs of aging, as he lost his sight and sense of smell, but that did not prevent him from moving around and showing strength, according to those providing him with the necessary care.

Jonathan the turtle is the oldest known living land animal in the world. He was born in 1832 and in 2024 he will be 192 years old.

He lived through the First and Second World Wars, the Russian Revolution, lived with seven British kings, and 39 presidents of the United States.