Jonathan the tortoise, the world’s oldest living land animal

Loading the video No Comment Video. Jonathan the tortoise, the world’s oldest living land animal Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 08/10/2026 - 11:53 GMT+2 At around 194 years old, Jonathan is the world’s oldest living land animal and the oldest tortoise ever recorded. Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, is believed to be around 194 years old, making him the world’s oldest living land animal and oldest tortoise ever recorded. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT He is believed to have been brought to the island of St Helena in 1882 and still roams the grounds of the governor’s residence. His extraordinary lifespan has made him one of the island’s best-known residents. False reports of his death have also circulated online, but Jonathan is still very much alive. Turtle Animals wildlife Top stories Now playing Next Jonathan the tortoise, the world’s oldest living land animal Now playing Next Heavy autumn snow paralyses roads in Russia’s Far East Now playing Next French students clash with police as school protests continue Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | October 8th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Neutrality, energy and youth shape Turkmenistan's next chapter In partnership with MDQ Now playing Next Manny Pacquiao hosts Polish president Karol Nawrocki for Manila boxing workout Now playing Next “I settled eight wars”: Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize Now playing Next Trump mocks Sheinbaum over Gulf of Mexico and imitates her alleged reaction: 'No, no, please' Now playing Next 87-year-old Maricarmen dies in hospital after infamous eviction ordeal Now playing Next Rubio urges Europe to wake up as EU trade chief begins key China trip Now playing Next Maricarmen, symbol of Spain's housing protests, dies Now playing Next Inside Kazakhstan’s rock-hewn mosques now recognised by UNESCO In partnership with MDQ Now playing Next Michael Jackson memorabilia including iconic Thriller jacket to go under the hammer Now playing Next From oil to renewables: this country's energy giant looks beyond its borders Now playing Next Kazakhstan seeks to build an AI-powered economy and manufacturing sector Now playing Next Pink hair and powerful plaids: Tate Britain celebrates the chaotic creativity of 90s culture ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Dry wells and shrinking water holes as drought grips Sri Lanka No Comment Protests in Turkey’s Izmir after mayor switches to Erdogan’s AK Party No Comment ‘Adios Maricarmen’: Hundreds protest in Madrid after pensioner’s death No Comment Unexpected beach guest: Elephant seal draws crowds in Rio Culture news Canadian poet Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature Tech News Tallinn Airport lets driverless shuttles run close to airplanes, opening the way to wider airport automation Food and Drink This Serbian cafe lets you enjoy your coffee alongside alpacas Europe News At least 30 killed and 18 injured after Russian strike hits two buses in Donetsk World News Christa Pike's lawyer: She woke up and began talking Europe News Only a third of EU counter-drone programmes will deliver by 2030, leaked report warns World News Moment US scientist tells his children he won the Nobel Prize Modern Nomads Inside Kazakhstan’s historic rock-hewn mosques now recognised by UNESCO ADVERTISEMENT Europe Today Halving MEPs’ salaries would take them ‘out of their bubbles’, MEP says Europe Today UK’s exclusion from ‘Made in EU’ scheme would ‘weaken’ Europe, minister warns Europe Today Europe Today: Rubio urges Europe to wake up as EU trade chief begins key China trip Europe News Kosovo lawmakers elect Justina Shiroka Pula as president in late-night vote to avert snap election Europe News Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction triggered major protests, has died in hospital, lawyer says Sport Judo: Grigalashvili claims fourth world title as Kaju reigns again Europe News Maricarmen, symbol of Spain's housing protests, dies The Ring Poland’s economic rise - Can it last? The Ring in Warsaw ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT