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Jonathan the tortoise, the planet’s oldest terrestrial creature, is still alive following a widely circulated fabrication that reported his demise.
The confusion originated from a post on X that falsely asserted the giant tortoise had passed away at the age of 193.
The account, which mimicked Jonathan’s veterinarian, Joe Hollins, rapidly gained traction and prompted concern among admirers globally. However, that assertion was untrue.
“Indeed, he is still with us,” the X user stated hours later. “This was merely an April Fools’ jest.”
The genuine Joe Hollins also intervened to respond.
Jonathan, pictured here, remains alive despite a viral falsehood on X claiming his death. (Gianluigi Guercia/AFP via Getty Images)
“Jonathan the tortoise is very much alive,” his veterinarian, Joe Hollins, informed USA Today.
He further mentioned that the fraudulent account seemed to be part of a deceitful scheme, even attempting to solicit cryptocurrency contributions.
Specialists who have examined the animal also corroborated that the reports were fictitious.
Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, continues to reside on the island of St. Helena, a secluded British territory in the South Atlantic Ocean where he has spent the majority of his existence, according to the St. Helena government’s website.
Jonathan still inhabits the remote South Atlantic isle of St. Helena, where he has spent almost his entire life. (iStock)
Jonathan is thought to have been born around 1832.
He was already regarded as an adult when he arrived on St. Helena in 1882, signifying that he has witnessed nearly two centuries of history.
Currently, he holds the distinction of being the world’s eldest living terrestrial animal, as stated by the island.
He inhabits the grounds of Plantation House, the official domicile of the island’s governor, where he has attained a status akin to a local luminary.
Jonathan is presently the world’s eldest living land animal. (iStock)
His precise date of birth remains undisclosed.
In 2022, authorities designated an official birthday for him as December 4, according to the island.
Notwithstanding his advanced age, Jonathan persists in exceeding expectations, outliving numerous generations and remaining an emblem of endurance on the island he considers home.
Fox News Digital sought comments from Joe Hollins and the government of St. Helena.