In January 2026, Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise continues to hold a remarkable place in history as the world’s oldest living land animal, having reached an estimated age of 193 years in late 2025 🐢🌍 Jonathan belongs to the Seychelles giant tortoise species and resides at Plantation House, the official residence of the Governor of Saint Helena, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic. His official birthday is celebrated each year on December 4, and he holds Guinness World Rec

The Galapagos giant tortoise is the largest living species of tortoise and can live for over 100 years, today they exist only on two remote archipelagos 🐢🌎 | Great Big Story

The Galapagos Giant Tortoise is a species that can grow up to 5 feet long (1.5m) and can weigh over 500 pounds (225 kg). Although they’re primarily known as calm and approachable creatures, when mating season arrives, they often become obsessed with proving their dominance. These giants are not territorial, and with no fixed territory they roam widely, migrating between highlands and lowlands. However, during mating season, males can become highly competitive, both trying to impress female torto