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Lonesome George in captivity

Lonesome George the famous Galapagos tortoise dies

Lonesome George, the famous Pinta Island tortoise of the Galapagos, has died. George was a beloved icon of the Galapagos Islands and his death comes as a shock to some. Scientists estimated his age at around 100 years which may seem old in human years but is actually middle-aged for giant tortoises who live to be 200 years. George was also the last surviving member of the Pinta Island subspecies [...]

 

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Ten sub-species of giant tortoises exist in the wild. The 11th species has one remaining survivor, Lonesome George, who resides at the Charles Darwin Research Station

Adventure Life Travelers Raise Impressive Funds for Galapagos Conservation

Just how impressive? How about $50,000 worth of funds that are helping to preserve the delicate ecosystem of the Galapagos Islands?! Inspiring. Adventure Life is an active member of the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA). IGTOA is a nonprofit association of travel companies, conservation organizations, and other groups that are dedicated to the lasting protection of the Galapagos. Adventure Life, IGTOA and fifteen other IGTOA members have come together [...]