"Reports on April Fools' Day of the death of the world's oldest living land animal, a 193-year-old tortoise called Jonathan, were greatly exaggerated. Jonathan is still kicking, albeit slowly, on the island of St. Helena."
"News of the Seychelles giant tortoise's demise spread rapidly on social media on Wednesday. An account on X, falsely claiming to be by Joe Hollins, a veterinarian, said he was heartbroken to announce the death of the gentle giant."
"Hollins later said on Facebook that he didn't even have an X account and something more sinister was afoot. There is a hoax, not even an April Fool, going around."
The Independent focuses on essential topics like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, emphasizing the need for on-the-ground reporting. Donations help sustain their efforts to provide accessible journalism without paywalls. A recent hoax about the death of Jonathan, a 193-year-old tortoise, spread on social media, misleading many. The false report was attributed to a fake account claiming to be a veterinarian, which was later debunked. The hoax aimed to solicit crypto donations, highlighting the dangers of misinformation online.
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