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Jonathan the turtle, the oldest land animal on the planet, turns 190 (give or take)

Jonathan’s birthday is celebrated over the weekend with events, including a special stamp. | Font: AFP

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It was born shortly after the death of Napoleon and is now officially the oldest land animal on the planet. tortoise Jonathan it turns out 190 (more or less) in Saint Helenawhere the French emperor died in exile in 1821.

Based on the measurements of his carapace, experts have calculated that Jonathan He was born around 1832, and five decades later he was transported to this remote British territory in the South Atlantic from the Seychelles, where he came from.

But his age is only an estimate: a photograph taken upon arrival in 1882 shows that he was then at least 50 years old, but certainly older.

He now lives in comfort in retirement at the Governor’s official residence. Saint Helenawhere his birthday is celebrated over the weekend with events including the release of a special stamp.

His image already appears on the nickels and immigration stamps of this island of 4,500 people.

Sunday’s festivities culminate in a “birthday cake” made with your favorite ingredients. Jonathan. He especially likes carrots, lettuce, cucumbers, apples and pears. AFP in 2017.

Despite his advanced age, loss of sight and smell, although his hearing is intact, he is addicted to a female turtle named Emmayoung lady in her 50s.

“I regularly hear him frolicking on the lawn with Emma. But I have to watch them when they start to act, because the turtles can roll over on their backs and never get up again. It was not part of my job duties!” -governor. Lisa Phillips.

Guinness record

At the beginning of this year, Jonathan it holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s oldest living land animal, and this month was also named the oldest tortoise in history.

“If you think that he was born in 1832 (…) God, how the world has changed!” he exclaims. Joe Hollinsa retired veterinarian who today is Jonathan’s primary caregiver.

Although it is hoped that he will live for many more years, the authorities Saint Helena they had already drawn up plans for the possible death of the venerable Chelonian: his shell would be preserved for posterity. (AFP)


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