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Jonathan the tortoise, believed dead on April Fools' Day, is alive and at least 194 years old, earning a Guinness World Records Icon designation as the oldest living land animal on St. Helena.
A cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak, the MV Hondius, departed Praia, Cape Verde with about 150 passengers and crew en route to the Canary Islands as health authorities race to contain the disease, following the prior disembarkation of roughly 40 passengers at St. Helena.
Five firefighters were injured while battling the Crystal Fire near St. Helena, California, with three hospitalized and two treated on site. The fire, which started in Deer Park, has grown to 60 acres with 50% containment. Evacuation warnings have been issued, and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District has advised residents to follow health guidance due to smoke impacts. Firefighting efforts continue amid challenging conditions, including steep terrain and high temperatures.
Two new species of pirate spiders, Ero lizae and Ero natashae, have been discovered on the remote island of St Helena in the South Atlantic. These spiders, known for taking over the webs of other spiders, were previously mistaken for a closely related species. The discovery highlights the unique biodiversity of the island's cloud forest and underscores the importance of conservation efforts to preserve this threatened habitat.