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Yes, Jonathan the tortoise is still alive, and he's a Guinness icon now

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Jonathan, the oldest living land animal, during a visit to Seychelles. The tortoise is 194 years old. The meeting occurred during a tree plantation drive at the Seychelles National Botanical Garden.

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Reports now confirm PM Modi met the 194-year-old tortoise in Seychelles.

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  1. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Meets Jonathan the Tortoise

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Jonathan, the oldest living land animal, during a visit to Seychelles. The tortoise is 194 years old. The meeting occurred during a tree plantation drive at the Seychelles National Botanical Garden.

    What's confirmed:

    • Jonathan is 194 years old.
    • Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Jonathan during a visit to Seychelles.
    • The meeting took place at the Seychelles National Botanical Garden.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The visit focused on strengthening ties between India and Seychelles and highlighting wildlife conservation.
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  2. Jonathan the Tortoise Named Guinness World Records ICON

    Jonathan is a Seychelles giant tortoise living on Saint Helena. He is the oldest known living land animal and the oldest tortoise. Guinness World Records has officially designated him an ICON.

    What's confirmed:

    • Jonathan is the oldest known living land animal today.
    • Jonathan is the oldest tortoise.
    • Guinness World Records officially named Jonathan an ICON.
    • Jonathan is a Seychelles giant tortoise living on Saint Helena.
    • Jonathan is 194 years old.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Jonathan was born no later than 1832.
    confidence 100%

  3. Jonathan the Tortoise Named Guinness World Records Icon

    Jonathan is a Seychelles giant tortoise on Saint Helena. He is the oldest known living land animal at 194 years old. Guinness World Records has designated him an ICON.

    What's confirmed:

    • Jonathan is a Seychelles giant tortoise living on Saint Helena.
    • Jonathan is recognized as the world's oldest known living land animal at 194 years old.
    • Guinness World Records has designated Jonathan as an ICON.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Jonathan was born around 1832.
    • Scientists are studying Jonathan's DNA to understand aging.
    • Jonathan has met royalty.
    confidence 100%

  4. Jonathan the Tortoise Maintains Status as World's Oldest Land Animal

    Jonathan is a Seychelles giant tortoise living at Plantation House on Saint Helena. He is recognized as the oldest known living land animal at 194 years old. Guinness World Records has designated him an ICON.

    What's confirmed:

    • Jonathan is a Seychelles giant tortoise living on Saint Helena.
    • He is recognized as the oldest known living land animal.
    • Jonathan is 194 years old.
    • Guinness World Records has named him an ICON.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Some researchers suggest Jonathan could be older than 194 years.
    • Jonathan was hatched around 1832.
    • Jonathan arrived on Saint Helena in 1882 at approximately 50 years of age.
    • Governor Nigel Phillips granted him an official birthday of 4 December in November 2022.
    • Jonathan has lived through 31 governors' terms.
    confidence 90%

  5. Jonathan the Tortoise Named Guinness World Records Icon

    Jonathan is a 194-year-old Seychelles giant tortoise residing on Saint Helena. He is recognized as the oldest known living land animal. Guinness World Records has officially named him an ICON.

    What's confirmed:

    • Jonathan is 194 years old.
    • Jonathan is the oldest known living land animal.
    • Jonathan has been named a Guinness World Records ICON.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Jonathan is a Seychelles giant tortoise living on Saint Helena.
    • Jonathan joins a roster of icons including Cristiano Ronaldo and Shohei Ohtani.
    confidence 90%

  6. Jonathan the Tortoise Named Guinness World Records Icon for 2026

    Jonathan the tortoise is the oldest living land animal at 194 years old. He has been officially named a Guinness World Records Icon for 2026. Researchers are currently studying his DNA and cellular structure to understand longevity.

    What's confirmed:

    • Jonathan the tortoise is 194 years old.
    • Jonathan is the oldest living land animal.
    • Guinness World Records named Jonathan an Icon for 2026.
    • Jonathan lives on St Helena.
    • Researchers are studying Jonathan's DNA and ageing.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Jonathan was falsely reported dead in April.
    • Jonathan hatched in 1832.
    • Jonathan has outlived 31 governors and the debut of the Eiffel Tower.
    • Jonathan was born during the reign of Queen Victoria.
    confidence 100%