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Old 25-06-2012, 07:27 AM   #11
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This is really sad! Another species hunted to extinction by man. I actually think he should have a big funeral, maybe televised to get people realising what they're doing by mass-killing animals. I'm going to be crying for the rest of the day now.
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Old 25-06-2012, 08:18 AM   #12
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RIP George
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Old 25-06-2012, 08:37 AM   #13
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Very sad indeed, RIP George
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Old 25-06-2012, 08:38 AM   #14
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I actually checked the date to make sure it was April fools. Poor george. RIP Big man
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Old 25-06-2012, 08:56 AM   #15
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I wonder why he died as he wasn't that old, very sad news
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Old 25-06-2012, 09:21 AM   #16
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Just saw this on the news, Extremely sad news.
I see this as a very significant occurance. The extinction of another subspecies, just hope it does get the exposure it needs.
One day I'll make it to the Galapagos, and it will be sad that this guy won't be around.
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Old 25-06-2012, 10:05 AM   #17
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Just saw this on the news, Extremely sad news.
I see this as a very significant occurance. The extinction of another subspecies, just hope it does get the exposure it needs.
One day I'll make it to the Galapagos, and it will be sad that this guy won't be around.
It is indeed sad to hear this news, but perhaps a more positive stance on the story might be a more fitting epitaph for Lonesome George?
For several decades his name has been associated with the last of his type. However, his plight in this regard has spawned a worldwide interest in the Chelonian story. Scientists from around the world have been working hard and fortunately have received funding for their quest to learn more about Tortoise reproductive biology.
Therefore, perhaps the legacy of George is not in his genes but in the wake up call he gave the world about the road to extinction. Chelonia, have existed largely unaltered in the world for more than 200 million years yet in the lifetime of one human being their continued existence is potentially compromised across the entire globe.
The loss of George, should renew the efforts of Biologists, Ecologists and Educators to make sure we do not allow other Chelonian forms to slip into the abyss of extinction from the actions of Mankind!
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Old 25-06-2012, 10:47 AM   #18
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A very sad day for the tortoise species, poor old George, I'm really sad to hear this news.
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Old 25-06-2012, 10:51 AM   #19
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so sad, rip george
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Old 25-06-2012, 11:10 AM   #20
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Just read this on a news site and knew there would be a posting here, how very very sad. What a tragic loss, however think of all the good that he has done and will continue to do. People have more awareness of conservation through his story.
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