Conservation icon “Lonesome George,” the last tortoise of his particular species, has died of unknown causes, Galápagos National Park authorities tell The Guardian. He was believed to be 100 years old. “This morning the park ranger in charge...
Last Tortoise Of His Species Dies At 100
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