One female has a direct line of descent from the Pinta Island tortoise, the last of which died in June 2012. QUITO, Ecuador — Conservationists working around the largest volcano on the Galapagos ...

As the world experiences what experts describe as the sixth mass extinction, researchers studied how people react to the news of animals, such as the last Pinta Island tortoise, Lonesome George ...

Turns out the Pinta Island tortoise, thought to be extinct with the passing of Lonesome George in 2012, is not totally lost. Dr. James Gibbs, a professor at SUNY College of Environmental Science and ...

Lonesome George, the last surviving Pinta Island giant tortoise, has died at his home in the Galapagos Islands. Scientists believe he was more than 100 years old. Staff at the Galapagos National ...

Tourists will be able to see and admire the beloved Pinta Island giant tortoise, a symbol of a disappearing ... The beloved Galapagos Islands giant tortoise known as Lonesome George will remain ...

Update: Galapagos Tortoise Lonesome George Dies June 25, 2012 Lonesome George, a Pinta Island subspecies of Galápagos giant tortoise believed to be the last of his kind, died on Sunday, June 24.

Researchers will bring 39 tortoises, equipped with GPS, to live on Pinta Island. Researchers will bring 39 tortoises, equipped with GPS, to live on Pinta Island. Skip to Article. Set weather.

Lonesome George has died, leaving the world one subspecies poorer. The only remaining Pinta Island giant tortoise and celebrated symbol of conservation efforts in the Galapagos Islands passed away ...

In an emotional final meeting, watch as the legendary naturalist comes face-to-face with the final Pinta Island tortoise just 14 days before the tortoise’s death. STREAM WITH PASSPORT.