Jonathan, a giant tortoise, is the oldest living terrestrial animal in the world. He came to life in 1832, and is currently 187 years old. He has lived through World War I, World War II, the Russian Revolution, seven monarchs on the British throne, and 39 US presidents.
He currently lives on the island of Saint Helena, a British Overseas territory in the South Atlantic Ocean. He has been living there since the 1880s, and he is an icon there.
Turtles are some of the longest living animals in the world. A typical pet turtle can live between 10 and 80 years, while larger species can easily live over 100 years. Some scientists believe that turtles can live between 400 and 500 years. Sadly, it is difficult to measure the age since it takes centuries.
In this documentary, we talk about hidden caves in Canada. The country is famous for its beautiful scenery, but that is usually because of the lakes and mountains. Not a lot of peo...
Dogs, Latin name Canis familiaris, are a direct descendent of the gray wolf, Canis Lupus. In other words, dogs are domesticated wolves. Their behavior has changed over the years.No...
Do you know your cat? When she is not purring on your living room sofa - do you know where she roams? Do you know where she wanders off once she leaves the premises? No? Well, woul...
Cheetahs are the fastest animals on Earth. They can reach a top speed of 68 to 75 mph, or 110 to 120 kmh. That is a lot. Some vehicles doesn’t reach that top speed.But how does t...