The world’s oldest living tortoise, named Jonathan, has been trending all over the internet for a heartwrenching reason. Reports claimed that the 193-year-old tortoise has passed away, leaving many wondering what went wrong. But turns out the tortoise fell prey to the death hoax. For the unversed, Jonathan holds the record as the oldest living land animal and the oldest chelonian.
Who is Jonathan, the world’s oldest tortoise?
Jonathan, the tortoise’s exact age cannot be determined, but as per the historical data and photos from 1882, it is believed that he was 50 years old when he arrived on Saint Helena. It means Jonathan is currently 193 years old, and it makes him the oldest living land animal.
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