After viral death hoax fools thousands, World’s oldest known land animal alive
Corroborated by 4 sources from 4 publishers
TL;DR
Reports differ across sources; according to bbc.com, world's oldest known tortoise, Jonathan, dies aged 193 The world's oldest known tortoise, Jonathan, has died at an estimated age of 193, the vet who cared for him has said.
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BBC News (World)
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c393xmpzjwko?at_campaign=rss&at_medium=RSS
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BBC News
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c393xmpzjwko
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The Guardian (World)
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/02/worlds-oldest-tortoise-crypto-death-scam
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ABC News Technology Headlines
https://abcnews.com/Technology/wireStory/worlds-oldest-tortoise-alive-despite-death-rumors-131644638
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Fox News Latest Headlines
https://www.foxnews.com/travel/worlds-oldest-known-land-animal-alive-after-viral-death-hoax-fools-thousands