Few places in the world can claim a resident quite like Jonathan. On the remote island of St Helena, a quiet but remarkable milestone has brought renewed international attention: Jonathan, the world’s oldest known land animal, has been officially recognised as a Guinness World Records ICON. This recognition forms part of a global initiative led by the Guinness World Records, which celebrates record holders whose achievements have transcended statistics to become symbols of gl

As Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday today (08 May), one of the world’s oldest living creatures is sending warm wishes from the remote South Atlantic island of St Helena. Jonathan, the beloved Giant Tortoise who lives on St Helena, is believed to be 194 years old, making him the oldest known living land animal on Earth. To mark Sir David’s milestone birthday, St Helena Tourism is sharing a special photograph of Jonathan alongside a birthday card signed by i