Jonathan the Tortoise Still Alive at 193 After Hoax
The world's oldest known tortoise didn't die after all. Jonathan, the 193-year-old giant tortoise living on St. Helena island, is alive and well after a social media hoax fooled major news outlets.
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Jonathan the Tortoise, 193, Still Alive After Viral Hoax
The world's oldest land animal is doing just fine, despite a viral April Fools' prank that fooled thousands into thinking the famous tortoise had died. Jonathan, a 193-year-old giant tortoise living on a remote island, continues to defy the odds and capture hearts worldwide.
Nagaland Turns Tortoise Hunters Into Conservation Heroes
In India's remote Nagaland state, communities that once hunted Asia's largest tortoise now serve as its dedicated guardians. A breeding program that started with just 13 rescued tortoises has produced 114 babies, half the species' entire wild population.
Indian Village Brings Giant Tortoises Back from the Brink
A community in India that once hunted critically endangered Asian giant tortoises for meat now protects them as "our children." Ten captive-bred tortoises just returned to the wild after villagers helped save the species.
Hungarian Zoo Pampers Endangered African Tortoises
Spurred tortoises at a Hungarian zoo received spa-day treatment complete with gentle baths and health checks. The wellness program helps protect a vulnerable species threatened by habitat loss and poaching.
Critically Endangered Pancake Tortoise Hatches in UK
A wildlife park in Suffolk just welcomed a tiny visitor who could help save her entire species. The baby pancake tortoise is only the latest success in a breeding program protecting one of the world's most threatened reptiles.
Vet Builds Custom Shell Brace to Save Run-Over Tortoise
A 4-year-old giant tortoise with a shattered shell is walking again thanks to a veterinarian's ingenious custom contraption. The Filipino vet used hooks, wires, and dental acrylic to piece the broken carapace back together.
Woman Finds Live Tortoise Dumped Behind Arizona Pet Store
A TikToker checking dumpsters for pet supplies to donate made a shocking discovery: a baby tortoise left to die in 103-degree heat. Now the rescued hatchling has a forever home and a very dedicated mom.
141-Year-Old Tortoise Helps Save Species From Extinction
Gramma, a Galapagos tortoise born in 1884, spent over a century at the San Diego Zoo as part of a conservation effort that helped her species rebound from just 15 individuals to over 2,000 today. Her remarkable story shows how sometimes removing an animal from the wild is the key to saving it.
Jonathan David Scores Hat Trick in Canada's First WC Win
Canada's Jonathan David silenced critics with three goals in a historic 6-0 victory over Qatar, marking the nation's first-ever World Cup win. The Juventus striker bounced back from heavy criticism just days earlier to tie for the tournament's scoring lead.
Jonathan David Scores First World Cup Goals for Canada
After doubts about his form, Canada's star striker Jonathan David silenced critics with a stunning two-goal performance in the 2026 World Cup. His breakthrough moment came at the perfect time, on home soil in Vancouver.
Star Trek Legend Jonathan Frakes on 35 Years Directing
After 35 years and 31 Star Trek episodes, director Jonathan Frakes reflects on how far the beloved franchise has come. From tennis balls on sticks to cutting-edge virtual sets, the technology now helps actors connect emotionally like never before.
Chicago Gives Jonathan Toews 4-Minute Standing Ovation
Hockey legend Jonathan Toews returned to Chicago with his new team and received a thunderous four-minute ovation from nearly 20,000 fans who still claim him as their own. After battling long COVID and chronic illness, the 37-year-old's comeback story proves that some bonds between a city and its heroes never break.
Giant Tortoises Return to Galapagos After 150 Years
After nearly 150 years of absence, giant tortoises are back on Floreana Island in the Galapagos. Ecuador just released 158 young tortoises as the first wave of a bold plan to restore an ecosystem shaped by these gentle giants.
Canada's First World Cup Win: Jonathan David Scores Three
After decades of waiting, Canada crushed Qatar 6-0 to claim their first-ever World Cup victory at home in Vancouver. Jonathan David's stunning hat trick led the historic breakthrough that has the entire nation celebrating.
NHL Legend Jonathan Quick Retires After 19 Seasons, 3 Cups
After 19 seasons, three Stanley Cup championships, and more wins than any American-born goalie in NHL history, Jonathan Quick is hanging up his skates at 40. The legendary netminder's final game Monday night in Florida marked the end of a career that inspired a generation of young goalies.
158 Giant Tortoises Return to Galápagos After 150 Years
Giant tortoises are back on Ecuador's Floreana Island after vanishing 150 years ago, marking a major win for conservation. The 158 young tortoises carry up to 80% of the extinct species' DNA and will help restore the island's ecosystem.
150,000 Goats Removed to Save Galápagos Giant Tortoises
Scientists eliminated invasive goats from the Galápagos Islands using helicopters and GPS-collared "Judas goats," saving the iconic giant tortoises from extinction. The radical 9-year project restored entire ecosystems and gave 15,000 tortoises a second chance at survival.
Giant Tortoises Return to Galapagos After 200 Years
After nearly two centuries of extinction on Floreana Island, giant tortoises are roaming free again thanks to an incredible conservation comeback. Their return marks a major win for one of the world's most ambitious ecosystem recovery projects.
Giant Tortoises Return to Galápagos After 180 Years
The Floreana giant tortoise is walking its ancestral island again after whalers drove the species to extinction in the 1840s. Scientists brought back 158 juveniles through an innovative "back breeding" program using descendants discovered on a distant volcano.
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