However, one particular specimen has far exceeded this.
As such, academics estimate that the tortoise was born in 1832.
This claim was further supported by an old photograph taken between 1882 and 1886.
Jonathan the tortoise. (Photo: Kevstan viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 4.0)
Jonathan has lived through many major events in modern-day history,writesthe Guinness World Records.
When he was born in 1832, William IV was Britain’s king.
Queen Victoria, who was 13, would not accede to the throne until Jonathan was 5.
Two giant tortoises photographed on the grounds of Government House, St. Helena. The tortoise on the left is Jonathan, estimated to have hatched in 1832 and still living as of 2023. (Photo: Unknown photographer viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain)
When Jonathan was 2, Britain abolished slavery.
Additionally, he has live through two world wars and 40 U.S. presidents.
Despite his advanced age, Jonathan is still in great shape.
Photo: Kevstan viaWikimedia Commons(CC BY-SA 4.0)
Due to this misidentification, Jonathan has no offspring of his own.
Two giant tortoises photographed on the grounds of Government House, St. Helena.
