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 …

Jan 21, 2012 · On June 24th, 2012, Lonesome George — the sole remaining Pinta Island tortoise and Galapagos conservation icon — was found dead in his corral at the Tortoise Breeding and …

Jun 26, 2012 · Perhaps best known for his apparent aversion to female tortoises—hence his nickname—George was the last known individual of his subspecies, Geochelone abingdoni, …

Sep 26, 2014 · Two years ago, the last known giant tortoise from Pinta Island in the Galápagos, Lonesome George, died at the age of about 100. Now through January, those interested in …

In 1971, scientists visited the Pinta Island and the only giant tortoise found on the whole island was George. The scientists even offered at that time a reward of 10 000 dollars to anyone who …

Jun 8, 2023 · Singular not only on Pinta but the planet, this last of the Chelonoidis niger abingdonii was dubbed “Lonesome George” and transported to the Charles Darwin Research …

Mar 20, 2025 · The last known tortoise of the Pinta Island tortoise subspecies ( Chelonoidis niger abingdonii) was Lonesome George. His death on June 24, 2012, marked the extinction of his …

Feb 24, 2025 · Lonesome George, the last of his Giant tortoise species, has died at the Charles Darwin Research Station in the Galapagos Islands. Lonesome George’s death was …

Oct 27, 2014 · After the century-old giant tortoise died, Galápagos conservationists and a taxidermist had to figure out how to continue his legacy. Tucked beside fossils of long-gone …

Jun 23, 2023 · Lonesome George’s legacy, while tragic, increased the awareness needed to protect, not only giant tortoises, but also numerous species found here in the Galapagos …