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There are many such mysteries hidden in the world of nature which surprise humans. While the average age of humans is 70 to 80 years, there is a creature on this earth which has been alive for almost two centuries (200 years). According to Guinness World Records, the Seychelles Giant Tortoise named ‘Jonathan’, living on the island of St. Helena, is currently the world’s oldest living land animal. Along with this, he has also been declared the oldest turtle in history.
‘Jonathan’ is older than the Victorian era and the Eiffel Tower
Jonathan’s current age is about 194 years. Experts estimate that this turtle was born around the year 1832. You can guess its age from the fact that Jonathan has been present on this earth since before the construction of Britain’s Victorian era, London’s famous Tower Bridge and Paris’s historic Eiffel Tower. He has witnessed many major ups and downs and changes in human history very closely.
Healthy even at the age of 194, scientific name and location
Scientific name of this special species of Seychelles Giant Turtle Aldabrachelis gigantea hololisa (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa). Jonathan is currently living on the remote St. Helena island located in the South Atlantic Ocean. The surprising thing is that despite being so old, Jonathan’s health is quite good. According to local veterinarians, he is still fully active and eats enough food. However, at this stage of his age, his sense of smell has almost disappeared.
Scientists are busy finding the secret of long life, research on cells starts
Jonathan is not only the center of attraction for tourists, but also remains a big mystery for scientists. Experts from all over the world are currently doing research on Jonathan’s DNA. Scientists believe that Jonathan’s cells do not change or deteriorate rapidly over time like humans do. According to Guinness World Records, the ongoing study on this turtle can reveal many big secrets related to stopping the aging process of humans and living a long life.
‘Jono’s special birthday with vegan cake and royal lifestyle
The locals of St. Helena Island love Jonathan very much and call him “Jono” out of respect. He lives a very peaceful and luxurious life with his three other tortoise companions in the beautiful garden of the Governor’s residence (Plantation House) there. Jono likes to graze on the green fresh grass and relax in the warm sunshine. Every year his birthday is celebrated in a very special way, where he is fed a special vegan cake made from his favorite vegetables and fruits, which he eats with great gusto.