Barbara A. Schreiber
Encyclopædia Britannica Editor
Barbara Schreiber is an Editorial Assistant at Encyclopædia Britannica, with a Master's degree in English Literature from Northwestern University. Prior to joining the editorial staff at Britannica in 2001, she worked at the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and at a video post-production facility.
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Jonathan, who celebrated his 192nd birthday on December 4, 2024, is considered the oldest living land animal ever. A Seychelles giant tortoise, he is also the oldest living chelonian (turtles, tortoises, and terrapins) known to science. He lives and is cared for on the grounds of Plantation House,…
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