aOne of the more special birthday parties took place this past weekend at Plantation House, the residence of the Governor of St. Helena Island.
Jonathan, the world’s oldest animal, celebrated his 190th birthday. He was surrounded by people who didn’t want to miss an event that commemorated the birth of an animal that holds two world records. Guinness Book of Records.
Jonathan is a big tortoise who was born around 1832. This is a rough date, as there is a picture of him dating back to 1882 and he is believed to have been 50 years old already at that time although others say he could be a year old. Older.
Be that as it may, Jonathan is the tallest animal in the world. Apparently, he came from the Seychelles, where his species lives.
Jonathan’s food preferences
His bodyguards took it upon themselves to immortalize his amazing birthday moment and did not hesitate to share it with their followers. There was a birthday cake made from his favorite food and a sign that could read Jonathan’s age.
In an interview with AFP in 2017, his caregivers revealed the components of his diet, stating that he likes carrots, lettuce, cucumbers, apples and pears. Over time, Jonathan lost his sight and hearing, but his other senses, especially his smell, remained intact.
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