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Lonesome George / Solitario Jorge

Formerly known as the World's rarest creature, Lonesome George was the last of the "Chelonoidis nigra abingdoni" species of giant tortoise from Pinta Island, Galápagos.
He was believed to be over 100 years old, and he weighed 200 lbs.

R.I.P.
24 June 2012.

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Formerly known as the World's rarest creature, Lonesome George was the last of the "Chelonoidis nigra abingdoni" species of giant tortoise from Pinta Island, Galápagos.<br />
He was believed to be over 100 years old, and he weighed 200 lbs.<br />
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R.I.P.<br />
24 June 2012.