27-01-2012, 10:15 AM | #1 |
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$10,000 reward to anyone who can find a female for Lonesome George
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There’s a $10,000 reward to anyone who can find a female for Lonesome George the turtle! Lonesome George is the name of the last known tortoise of a certain species from the Galapagos Islands. He was found in 1971 on Pinta Island by goat hunters. George was penned with several females of a related subspecies of tortoise, but never successfully reproduced and carried on his genes. He is thought to be between 70-80 years old and could live to be 100-150 years old. He is in good health and it’s possible that other tortoises of his subspecies, like a sibling or distant cousin, are out there, though none have been found. There is a $10,000 offer to anyone who can bring a female of his subspecies to reproduce with him.
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27-01-2012, 11:35 AM | #2 |
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I would do it for free if I could get there!
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27-01-2012, 03:34 PM | #3 |
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we just happen to have one in the cupboard under the stairs!!!
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27-01-2012, 03:41 PM | #4 |
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I also would do it for free! I hope they find someone..
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