Jonathan, the world's oldest tortoise, has passed away, a life that spanned two centuries of history. Jonathan, the Seychelles giant tortoise known as the world's oldest land animal, died on the island of Saint Helena at an estimated age of 193–194 years old. Jonathan was a rare figure in natural history, a living witness to a period extending beyond two centuries. He was born long before the invention of the telephone, lived through two world wars, and witnessed the change of dozens of American presidencies and global eras. During his life, Jonathan held two significant Guinness World Records: the oldest living land animal and the oldest documented chelonian ever (a category that includes tortoises and turtles). These records made him an extraordinary symbol of longevity in the animal world.