Jonathan still resides there with three other giant tortoises: Emma, David, and Fred. Since then, Jonathan has wandered and grazed the gardens of Plantation House, the governor's residence, where he has seen 31 governors hold office, CNN's Lianne Kolirin reports.
Helena as a gift to Sir William Grey-Wilson in 1882, who later became governor of the island. Previously, the record was held by Tu'i Malila, a Madagascar radiated tortoise gifted to Tonga's royal family in 1777 and died in 1965 at 188 years old. Helena, a volcanic British Overseas Territory.Īccording to the Guinness World Records, the event will make the reptile the oldest-ever living chelonian, the reptile order that includes turtles, terrapins and tortoises. Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise ( Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa ), will celebrate his 190th birthday this year at his home on the South Atlantic Island of St.
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