Some animals are exceptionally fortunate and have experienced a great deal of history.As no person in our day has lived that long, if only these creatures could talk, they could tell us in great detail what the world was like more than a century ago....CONTINUE READING
What is currently the oldest living thing?
Guinness World Records, which recently profiled Jonathan, has acknowledged the accomplishment. Her expected year of birth is 1832.The world record for the oldest animal has been beaten by Jonathan the tortoise. Although being so elderly and wrinkled, he is still going strong.
Since 1832, when the governor of the island received him as a gift, he has resided on the island of St. Helena off the coast of West Africa.Jonathan has experienced seven British monarchs on the throne, two world wars, the Russian Revolution, and 39 US presidents during his lifetime.
The Penny Black was introduced in 1840, the first postage stamp was created in 1840, the first skyscraper was constructed in 1885, and the Eiffel Tower, the tallest iron structure, was completed in 1887; all of these events occurred before his projected year of birth.
Jonathan feels wonderful right now. Nevertheless, things seemed hopeless five years ago when he began to lose his scent and vision!
Jonathan was put on a rigorous diet of apples, carrots, guava, cucumbers, and bananas by the governor after calling in a local veterinarian named Joe Hollins. With changing his way of life, Johnny is now living his best life
