Jonathan the giant tortoise is alive after alleged crypto scam involvement

A giant Seychelles tortoise named Jonathan, believed to be the world’s oldest living land animal at approximately 193 years old, is alive despite false reports of his death, which were linked to a crypto scam. An account on X claimed Jonathan had passed away, but the real veterinarian, Joe Hollins, confirmed it was a hoax and urged people to share the truth. Jonathan resides on the island of St Helena, sharing his home with three other tortoises.

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