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Oldest living land animal

The current oldest living land animal record is 194 years, held by Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, set on October 6, 2026. Last checked October 9, 2026.

194

years

Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise

Saint Helena, 2026

Holder
Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise
Record
194 years
Exact figure
about 194 years (hatched around 1832)
Location
Saint Helena
Date set
October 6, 2026
Last checked
October 9, 2026

Put it in perspective

Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise lived through 194 years of history. Here is what changed along the way.

  1. Born1832
  2. Age 441876Bell patents the telephone
  3. Age 711903First powered airplane flight
  4. Age 821914World War I begins
  5. Age 1071939World War II begins
  6. Age 1371969First people walk on the Moon
  7. Age 1571989The Berlin Wall falls
  8. Age 1942026Sets the record: about 194 years (hatched around 1832)

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