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Is Fernanda the new Lonesome George?

Is Fernanda the new Lonesome George?

Lonesome George died 10 years ago. Now there is a new contender – a tortoise called Fernanda – for the most lonesome creature on earth.

Henry 25 August 202227 August 2022 Conservation, Evolution, Galapagos, History of science, Natural history, Zoology Read more

The power of Lonesome George

The power of Lonesome George

2022 marks the 10th anniversary of Lonesome George’s death, a good time to reflect on the events immediately after his passing and the enduring power of this singular tortoise.

Henry 22 August 202222 August 2022 Conservation, Galapagos, History of science, Natural history, Zoology Read more

The Darent as The Shire

The Darent, Kent

The Darent River at dawn this week, at a spot just south of Eynsford, was so stereotypically beautiful I rather fancied a Hobbit might pop his head out from behind a tree.

Henry 18 April 202218 April 2022 Natural history, Photography Read more
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