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=== Assistant: Great question! ===
Great question! Jonathan is a pretty remarkable tortoise — here’s a rundown of who he is and why he’s famous:

==== - Jonathan is a Seychelles giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa). ====
* He lives on the island of Saint Helena, a remote British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic.
* His estimated hatch year is around 1832, based on evidence that he was already fully grown when brought to Saint Helena in 1882.
* As of 2025, he’s believed to be about 192 years old, making him the oldest known living land animal.

==== - Recognition: Jonathan holds the Guinness World Record for being the oldest chelonian (the group that includes turtles, tortoises, and terrapins). ====
* Health: He’s blind (due to cataracts) and has lost his sense of smell, but he still has a strong appetite.
* Care: He’s looked after by a small dedicated team, and his vet (Joe Hollins) hand-feeds him fruit and vegetables weekly.
* Social life: Over the years, Jonathan has had companions: he’s lived with other tortoises (such as Frederik, David, Emma).
* Personality / Behavior: - Despite his age, he maintains a “keen appetite.” - He’s known to be attracted to human voices: he “knows” the voice of his vet and feeders. - He enjoys sunbathing, and on the rare warm days, he stretches out his limbs and neck.
* Celebrations: - His “birthday” is officially celebrated on December 4, though it’s not his exact hatch date. - On his 190th birthday, they made him a tortoise-friendly cake with fruits and veggies.
* Cultural Status: On Saint Helena, he’s a local icon — he’s been featured on postage stamps and the island’s 5 pence coins.
* History: He was brought to St Helena in 1882 as a gift to the governor, Sir William Grey-Wilson.
* Interesting Tidbits: - He has very good hearing. - He’s been around for a LOT of history — living through major world events.

If you like, I can pull together recent (2024–2025) updates about Jonathan — things like his health, how his caretakers are doing, or if there have been any recent celebrations. Do you want me to do that?