Lonesome George
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Died | June 24 |
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2012 | |
Born | 1910 |
Species | Pinta Island tortoise |
Named after | George Gobel |
Known for | Being an endling |
Resting place | Charles Darwin Research Station |
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ID | 1259285 |
About Lonesome George
Lonesome George was a male Pinta Island tortoise and the last known individual of the species. In his last years, he was known as the rarest creature in the world. George serves as an important symbol for conservation efforts in the Galápagos Islands and throughout the world.