Jonathan the tortoise celebrates 190th birthday

Jonathan the tortoise, celebrates 190th birthdayTheresa Seiger – Officials on the South Atlantic island St. Helena on Friday kicked off a three-day celebration to mark the 190th birthday of its oldest known resident: Jonathan the tortoise.

St. Helena officials have spent the year preparing for Jonathan’s birthday. Authorities have been soliciting video birthday messages and issued limited edition stamps to celebrate the milestone. Continue reading