Jonathan the Tortoise: Reports of His Death Proven False Amid Social Media Hoax
Reports of the death of Jonathan, the world's oldest living land animal, have been debunked as a hoax. Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise believed to be 193 years old, resides on the island of St. Helena. The false news of his demise spread rapidly on social media, particularly on April Fool's Day, when an account falsely claiming to be that of Joe Hollins, a veterinarian associated with Jonathan, announced the tortoise's death. This post garnered nearly 2 million views, with many expressing condolences. However, Hollins clarified on Facebook that he does not have an account on the platform where the hoax originated and warned that the hoaxer was soliciting cryptocurrency donations under false pretenses. Anne Dillon, head of communications on St. Helena, confirmed that Jonathan is alive and continues to roam the grounds of the governor's residence. 
