23/05/2026
Meet Jonathan — the giant tortoise from St. Helena Island who was born around 1832… and is still alive today. 🐢
That means Jonathan has lived through nearly two centuries of human history. When he was born, there were no airplanes, no cars, no internet, and electricity was still rare in much of the world.
He has witnessed the rise and fall of empires, the invention of modern technology, two World Wars, and generations of humanity pass by — all while quietly living on a remote volcanic island in the South Atlantic Ocean.
Today, Jonathan is officially recognized as the oldest known living land animal on Earth, becoming a powerful symbol of resilience, time, and the extraordinary longevity of nature.
It’s hard to imagine everything this ancient tortoise has “seen” during his lifetime… 🌍✨