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Lonesome George Dies: Pinta Galapagos Tortoise Now Extinct
Lonesome George Dies at 100 Lonesome George, believed to be the last Pinta Galapagos tortoise in the world, has died. Lonesome George was estimated to be 100 years old. Conservationists at Galapagos Islands National...
created by NowPublic Staff | 51 wks ago | updated 51 wks ago
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Lonesome George still lonesome - sterile?
Lonesome George might be sterile after all. George, the last giant tortoise from the Galapagos Island Pinta, is already 90 years old. Hopes of him finally becoming a dad look very grim now.... Extinct Galapagos tortoise 'can live again'
As scientists hoped Lonesome George would do, an extinct Galapagos tortoise may be 'brought back to life' as relatives of the Geochelone elephantopus has been found. "Cross-breeding these living tortoises might...
created by Amy Judd | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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1246 views | 10 recommendations | 12 comments
Lonesome George may have finally reproduced!
Yea for Lonesome George! George may have finally mated after 36 years in captivity. George lives in the Galapagos Islands and is the only Pinta Island tortoise left in the world. Park rangers... 
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