RIP Lonesome George

[Andalusa]

I did have a quick look to see if this has been covered, but I saw nothing.

Lonesome George was the last known living Pinta tortoise. He was reported to have died yesterday morning. It may not be the most significant extinction of a subspecies considering it was pronounced functionally extinct a while ago. Despite effort to reproduce, there would never be a pure bred Pinta tortoise after George died.
I do think it's kind of sad. George was a symbol for conservation. Of course those efforts will continue without him.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-18574279

So, Escapist, what do you think of this news?

 

[Nouw]

I never knew about this turtle's existence, and endangerment, until now but I am still saddened at its loss. While there are far more extinctions that go unnoticed, the least we can do is think about the animals we do know about.

 

[Sean Hollyman]

The last living Pina tortoise...

....Is no more.

He should get a movie..

 

[dragsaw]

This is arond the same as the first pokemon movie sadness for me