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Article History
| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Article revised and updated. | Oct 09, 2026 | ||
| Noted the sequencing of Jonathan's genome. | Oct 08, 2026 | ||
| Article revised. | Oct 08, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: Live Science - World's oldest tortoise still randy at 191 years old. | May 19, 2026 | ||
| Article revised. | Apr 10, 2026 | ||
| Added statement from Saint Helena's government. | Apr 02, 2026 | ||
| Article updated. | Apr 01, 2026 | ||
| Correction: claims about Jonathan's death removed. | Apr 01, 2026 | ||
| Details added about false claims of Jonathan's death. | Apr 01, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: NPR - Jonathan, the world's oldest tortoise, marks his 190th with fanfare and salad cake. | Mar 14, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: BBC News - Meet Jonathan, St Helena's 182-year-old giant tortoise. | Jan 31, 2026 | ||
| Updated to note he celebrated his 193rd birthday on December 4. | Dec 05, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: Guinness World Records - Worlds oldest living land animal, Jonathan, turns 191 years old. | Oct 29, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: CBC Radio - Jonathan the world's oldest tortoise is a 'charming old gentleman'. | Sep 19, 2025 | ||
| Media added. | May 20, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: CNN travel - Meet 190-year-old Jonathan, the worlds oldest-ever tortoise. | May 15, 2025 | ||
| Article revised. | Mar 23, 2025 | ||
| Corrected a cross-reference. | Mar 18, 2025 | ||
| New article added. | Mar 18, 2025 |
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