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Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise residing on St Helena Island, is believed to be 194 years old and holds the record for being the world's oldest living land animal and oldest recorded tortoise. Brought to St Helena in 1882, Jonathan continues to live at the governor’s residence grounds. The article also notes that false reports of his death have circulated online, emphasizing his continued presence and longevity.
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Story summary
Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, is believed to be around 194 years old, making him the world’s oldest living land animal and oldest tortoise ever recorded. He was brought to the island of St Helena in 1882 and currently resides on the grounds of the governor's residence there. Despite being one of the island's most famous residents, false reports about his death have occasionally spread online, but Jonathan remains very much alive and continues to be a notable figure on St Helena.
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Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, is believed to be around 194 years old, making him the world’s oldest living land animal and oldest tortoise ever recorded.
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He is believed to have been brought to the island of St Helena in 1882 and still roams the grounds of the governor’s residence.
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His extraordinary lifespan has made him one of the island’s best-known residents.
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False reports of his death have also circulated online, but Jonathan is still very much alive.
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