A 1,000-year-old turtle believed to be the oldest animal on the planet has died, according to the San Antonio Zoo in Texas..
The turtle, named Jonathan, was a Seychelles giant tortoise and had been living at the zoo since 1950. He was estimated to have been born in 1832, making him the oldest known living animal in the world..
Jonathan was a popular attraction at the zoo, and visitors would often come to see him and learn about his long life. He was also a symbol of the zoo’s commitment to conservation..
In a statement, the zoo said that Jonathan had been .
