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St Helena (Lord Media): Jonathan, the world’s oldest land-dwelling animal, has turned 194. According to Guinness World Records, Jonathan originally hails from Seychelles but now resides on the island of St Helena. He was relocated from Seychelles to St Helena in 1882 when he was already 50 years old, with his birth year estimated to be 1832.<\/p>\n

Governor Nigel Phillips of St Helena stated that Jonathan is a beloved resident and has been featured in photos with various royal personalities and weddings. Guinness World Records has declared Jonathan an icon, serving as an inspiration globally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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