Some have estimated, however, that large turtles may be able to live 400 to 500 years! Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise is currently the oldest known land animal in the world. Meet Jonathan and ...

Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, is a living legend. Born around 1832, Jonathan is 191 years old and has seen the world change in unimaginable ways. His incredible lifespan makes him the oldest ...

a Seychelles giant tortoise, is a living legend. Born around 1832, Jonathan is 191 years old and has seen the world change in unimaginable ways. His incredible lifespan makes him the oldest known ...

Jonathan (left) with another giant tortoise in 1886. Image Credit: Unknown photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Jonathan is the oldest living Chelonian, which is a group name given to ...

Discover the world’s oldest-known archaeological sites, offering a captivating look into early human history. From ancient temples to remarkable cave art, these sites reveal the wonders of our ...

One of the state’s few remaining old-growth longleaf pine forests, Flagg Mountain connects to the famous Appalachian Trail. A ...

The only certainty is that Currey did have permission to cut down what was discovered to be the oldest tree on record. Now known as Prometheus, the tree was found to be nearly 5,000 years old.

The tortoise is believed to be about 100 years old. It was taken by boat to the main Galapagos conservation center on Santa Cruz island. Conservationists in the Galapagos Islands have found a ...

A team of archaeologists have uncovered what could be the world’s oldest three-dimensional map ... been studied for over 40 years and is well known for artistic engravings of two horses.