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Jonathan the tortoise — the world’s oldest living land animal — turned 191 on St. Helena Island, a British territory off the coast of Africa. Accessibility statement Skip to main content.

The South Atlantic island of St. Helena is celebrating the birthday of the world’s oldest living land animal – a Seychelles giant tortoise called Jonathan, who is turning 190.