190-year-old tortoise named 'Jonathan' becomes world's oldest tortoise ever

Jonathan, the world's oldest living land animal, has earned another Guinness World Records title. "Celebrating his 190th birthday this year, Jonathan is now the oldest tortoise ever," a blog by Guinness World Records read. His official record title is oldest chelonian, a category which encompasses all turtles, terrapins and tortoises. The previous oldest chelonian lived to be at least 188.