The world's oldest living land animal, Jonathan the tortoise, extended his record to 194 years and was officially named a Guinness World Records Icon.

Jonathan the tortoise has already lived through nearly two centuries of world history — and he is still adding to his remarkable legacy by becoming a Guinness World Record holde ...

Dec. 23 (UPI) --Each passing year sees new heights reached in the arena of Guinness World Record-breaking human -- and sometimes even animal -- accomplishment, and 2025 has proven to be no different.

Guinness World Records has named Jonathan an official ICON and reaffirmed his status as the oldest known living land animal. The 194-year-old tortoise is also drawing scientific interest as ...