Correction 2 April: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that Jonathan had died, after the BBC along with other media outlets fell for a fake social media account. It has been updated to explain the circumstances.

Lol imagine fooling the BBC

Jonathan's exact age is unknown, but a photograph taken in 1882 shows that he was fully grown when he was first brought to the island - where he lived on the grounds of Plantation House, the official residence of the Governor of St Helena.

Experts say this suggests he was about 50 years old by that time.

Tortoises are amazing.

worlds oldest tortoise is definitionally always alive, there might just be a different title holder.

This is how I wish to go out

It was just a very good nap.