Meet oldest living animal to walk the earth – Jonathan the tortoise who met late Queen & lived through 40 US presidents

🐢 **Meet Jonathan, the Oldest Tortoise** 🌍 Jonathan is a giant tortoise and is believed to be a whopping 192 years old! This gentle creature, born around 1832, has witnessed the reign of eight British monarchs, and at least 40 US presidents. He still lives in Saint Helena, where he was brought in 1882, when he was already at least 50 years old. 🏥 **A Vet's Privilege** 💭 Veterinarian Joe Hollins, who has been caring for Jonathan since 2009, is astounded by the tortoise's age and feels privileged to look after the oldest known land animal. Despite Jonathan's age, he shows no signs of slowing down and spends his days taking mud baths and munching on bananas. 👑 **A Royal Visit** 📸 Jonathan has not only attracted tourists but also famous faces, including royalty. He met the late Queen Elizabeth II as far back as 1947 and has recently entertained House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle and Prince Edward. 👂 **A Gentleman Tortoise** 🐾 Despite having no sense of smell and limited eyesight, Jonathan is familiar with Hollins' voice. He's a gentle creature, known for his placid nature and sweet demeanor. But his laid-back attitude once nearly cost him his life during an aggressive feeding session with another tortoise, David. 🍌 **Jonathan's Lifestyle** 🎾 Today, Jonathan lives a peaceful life, enjoying tennis matches (as a spectator), taking mud baths, and relishing his favorite snacks, like bananas and vegetables. According to Hollins, he's a "people-friendly tortoise" who loves attention and the warmth of human touch. #OldestTortoise #JonathanTheTortoise #SaintHelena #JoeHollins #BritishMonarchs #USPresidents #AnimalLongevity #GiantTortoise #AnimalKingdom.