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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

Lonesome George has relatives

Lonesome George has relatives

Lonesome George might be have passed away but he’s still making the news. Less than six months after his death, with his carapace still interred in a Galapagos freezer, it appears he may not have been the last of his

Henry 19 November 201226 August 2020 Conservation, Evolution, Galapagos, Zoology Read more
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