Meet Jonathan, the Oldest Terrestrial Animal in the World
Jonathan in 2014. Photo by David Stanley
On Saturday 19 March 2016, an historic event took place in the grounds of Plantation House, St Helena Island. Jonathan was washed for the first time in recorded history by vet Dr Joe Hollins.
Joe explained that he decided to give Jonathan a bath after he had cleaned and revitalized the shell of one of the female tortoises at Plantation House.
To determine the appropriate cleaning method, Joe sought advice from an expert in tortoises, who recommended using non-abrasive materials and gently scrubbing in circular motions.
On Saturday 19 March 2016, an historic event took place in the grounds of Plantation House, St Helena Island. Jonathan was washed for the first time in recorded history by vet Dr Joe Hollins.
Joe explained that he decided to give Jonathan a bath after he had cleaned and revitalized the shell of one of the female tortoises at Plantation House.
To determine the appropriate cleaning method, Joe sought advice from an expert in tortoises, who recommended using non-abrasive materials and gently scrubbing in circular motions.
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