Jonathan, World's Oldest Tortoise, Passes Away at 193

0:00It's April 1st. This is Global News Today, your AI-powered source for world news. Jonathan, the world's oldest known tortoise, has passed away at an estimated 193 years old. His vet, Joe Hollins, shared the news on social media from the remote island of St. Helena in the South Atlantic. Hollins care for him for years, noting how Jonathan hatched around 1832 and lived most of his life on the grounds of the governors. Residents there. Folks are mourning this gentle giant who outlived empires, wars, and generations. He met Queen Elizabeth II back in 1947, along with the Duke of Edinburgh and even House of Common Speaker, Sir Lindsey Hoyle. Just this year. A photo from 1882 proved he was fully grown when he arrived on the island, confirming his record age. He even got a Guinness World Record certificate as the oldest land animal, despite losing his sight and sense of smell, late in life. Jonathan's story of resilience leaves a lasting mark, reminding us all how some lives span

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