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Jonathan (hatched c. 1832) [2] [3] is a Seychelles giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa), a subspecies of the Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea).His approximate age is estimated to be 192 as of 2025, making him the oldest known living land animal.
At the time of his death in 2006, Adwaita was believed to be amongst the longest-living animals in the world. He may have been from Aldabra, an atoll in the Seychelles. This anecdotal report has not been confirmed. [4] The animal was one of four tortoises that lived at Robert Clive's estate at Barrackpore, in the northern suburbs of Calcutta. [5]
The closest living relative (though not a direct ancestor) of the Galápagos giant tortoise is the Chaco tortoise (Chelonoidis chilensis), a much smaller subspecies from South America. The divergence between C. chilensis and C. niger probably occurred 11.95–25 million years ago, an evolutionary event preceding the volcanic formation of the ...
Elon the musk turtle rehomed by RSPCA after record 1,579 days. Ben Mitchell, PA. January 10, 2025 at 4:34 AM ... which is the charity’s longest ever search for a new owner for a reptile. ...
Bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus) are the longest living mammals. The animal kingdom boasts some incredibly long lifespans that far exceed the average human's. While humans may have an "absolute ...
The oldest living horse on record, Ol' Billy, was allegedly born in the year 1760 in London, England. Bill died in 1822 at the age of 62. Bill died in 1822 at the age of 62. Henry Harrison, a resident of London during the time, had also allegedly known Ol' Billy for 59 years until Bill's death.
Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday on Oct. 1 is a reminder of the record-setting life he's lived. Though he is the longest-living president by a long shot, a few other leaders enjoyed long lives after ...
As of 2022, Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, is thought to be the oldest living giant tortoise at the age of 193 years. [25] Esmeralda, an Aldabra giant tortoise, is second at the age of 181 years, since the death of Harriet, a Galapagos giant tortoise, at 175. An Aldabra giant tortoise living on Changuu off Zanzibar is reportedly 199 ...