India, June 27 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected meet Jonathan, the world's oldest living land animal, during his Seychelles between June 27 and 29. Modi will undertake two-day Seychelles trip on invitation of President Patrick Herminie to participate in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the country's National Day as the Guest of Honour.

He will also visit the Seychelles National Botanical Gardens, during which he will plant a tree as well.

Jonathan, the world's oldest living land animal, lives on the island of St Helena and estimated to be 193-years-old.

He has lived on the grounds of the governor's mansion on Saint Helena, since 1882, when he arrived as a gift to the South Atlantic island, according to The Guardian.

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