World's oldest living land animal 'alive' after getting caught up in alleged crypto scam

A giant Seychelles tortoise, believed to be the world’s oldest living land animal, is alive and well after claims he had died turned out to be part of an alleged crypto scam.

Posts emerged on Wednesday claiming Jonathan, who is thought to be 193 years old according to the official website devoted to him, was dead. Reports of his demise were posted on X by the account @JoeHollinsVet, named after Joe Hollins, a vet who has taken care of Jonathan and previously spoken of his experiences.

The message read that he was "heartbroken" to announce that the "beloved" creature "has passed away today peacefully". Describing himself as Jonathan's "vet for many years.