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

0:00On April 2nd, Jonathan, the world's oldest known tortoise, passed away peacefully at 193 years old on the remote island of St. Helena. This gentle giant held the Guinness World Record for the oldest living land animal and outlived 8 British monarchs, empires and countless generations. He arrived on St. Helena from the Seychelles in the 1880s and made his home on the grounds of Plantation House, the governors. Residents Born around 1832, Jonathan was already full grown when photographed in 1882, putting him at about 50 then. Fans worldwide are heartbroken, with his long time vet sharing the sad news on social media. Jonathan met royals like a young princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II, along with King George VI and the Queen Mother during their 1947 visit. He even greeted Prince Philip in 1957 and more recent visitors. Despite losing his sight and sense of smell, he stayed healthy on a special diet and got

1:01his first bath in his later years to clean off, wears of grime. That perk up helped him thrive into his 190s. His legacy of resilience lives on, reminding us all about enduring through times toughest tests. Right there on that tiny South Atlantic speck