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Last survivor of species of Galapagos tortoise dies, aged over 100
QUITO — Lonesome George has died, leaving the world one species poorer. The only remaining Pinta Island tortoise and celebrated conservation icon passed away Sunday, the Galapagos National Park Service said in a statement. Estimated to be more than 100 years old, the creature’s cause of death remains unclear and…
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