Lonesome George
Last known male Pinta Island tortoise / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the Pinta Island tortoise endling. For the musician, see George Thorogood.
"Lonely George" redirects here. For the snail, see George (snail).
Lonesome George (Spanish: Solitario George or Jorge, c. 1910[2][3][4][5] – June 24, 2012) was a male Pinta Island tortoise (Chelonoidis niger abingdonii) and the last known individual of the subspecies.[6][7][8][9] 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.[10]
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Species | Chelonoidis niger abingdonii (Pinta Island tortoise) |
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Sex | Male |
Hatched | c. 1910 |
Died | June 24, 2012(2012-06-24) (aged 101–102) Galápagos National Park |
Resting place | Taxidermied and on display at Galápagos National Park |
Nation from | Ecuador (Galápagos) |
Known for | Being an endling |
Offspring | None |
Weight | 165 lb (75 kg)[1] |
Named after | Possibly George Gobel or Saint George |
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