December 28, 2008

"Oldest tortoise" an impostor?

A giant tortoise that has been dubbed the world's oldest living creature may actually be an imposter, living under an assumed identity, it has emerged.

It had been reported that Jonathan, a present-day resident of St Helena, was living on the remote British island when Napoleon was exiled there back in 1815.

From the BBC.

PS Of course, the claim to be the oldest living creature is absurd. Even the oldest tortoises do not approach the longevity of the humble quahog.

Posted by David on December 28, 2008 6:13 PM

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Sad if true, I guess the actual oldest tortoise didn't do enough to protect his identity from theft.

Posted by: Brett on December 28, 2008 7:59 PM
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