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You know how some days you wish you could live forever? Well, Jonathan the tortoise is getting close to that goal- he just turned 190 years old making him the world's oldest living land animal according to Guinness World Records. Jonathan the Seychelles tortoise was born in the early 1800s, but his actual birthday is unknown. Based on his physical health and early photos of Jonathan, experts believe the tortoise is around 190 years old. He has lived on the remote Island of St. Helena since 1882. Could you imagine!!?? Jonathan was a gift to the future governor of the British Overseas Territory and he has lived through two World Wars, watched more than 35 governors of the island come and go, and has seen the birth of radios, telephones, TVs, internet, cars, and an airport. He's now starting to age a bit as he doesn't have a sense of smell and his sight is gone, but he still loves to sit in the sun, eat and mate. He also recognizes the voice of his veterinarian. I wonder how many of those he has outlived? lol! Happy birthday Jonathan!