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World's oldest known land animal, Jonathan the tortoise, still alive at nearly 200 (eu.usatoday.com)

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reports of his death were greatly exaggerated

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[-] Blakey@hexbear.net 37 points 2 months ago

It's not, like, the worst thing that's ever happened but there really is something discomforting about the kind of person who pretends to be the vet responsible for the care of a beloved, ancient animal and makes a false death announcement. Very odd behaviour.

[-] ClathrateG@hexbear.net 31 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

"Jonathan the tortoise is very much alive," Hollins said. "I believe on X the person purporting to be me is asking for crypto donations, so it’s not even an April Fool joke. It’s a con."

Seems financially motivated