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The Galapagos Islands consist of many different islands. The Pinta island is home to the last surviving Pinta giant tortoise named "Lonesome George." One of the reasons all of the other Pinta giant tortoises died off was because the Pinta island was a common stop for many pirates and buccaneers. Traveling for so long with so little food was very hard for the pirates and buccaneers to survive. They stocked their ships with the tortoises as a main source of food. Another reason that the Pinta tortoises died off was because the goat population greatly increased on the island once people came to live there. Goats were so abundant in such a short amount of time that they began devouring many types of plants that the Pinta giant tortoises relied on for food. Once scientists found out about George they tried very hard to mate him with other giant tortoises from other islands in the Galapagos. Eggs were eventually laid, but unfortunately were never fertilized. George still remains the last of his subspecies. He is believed to be somewhere between the ages of 60-90.
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What is the birth name of Gorgeous George?
Gorgeous George's birth name is Wagner, George Raymond.
When was Lonesome Sundown born?
Lonesome Sundown was born on 1928-12-12.
When was Ashley George Old born?
Ashley George Old was born in 1913.
What actors and actresses appeared in Lonesome Haven - 2013?
The cast of Lonesome Haven - 2013 includes: Lelani Mitchem as Kate
Were John Wayne Henry Fonda and Jimmy Stewart to star in Lonesome Dove?
No. Lonesome Dove was filmed long after they died.
Is lonesome George alive?
As of July 2013, Lonesome George, the tortoise is no longer alive. Lonesome George passed away in June of 2013 and was an estimated 100 years old at the time of his death.
How old was the largest turtle and the name of the turtle?
He is about 100+ years old and his name is Lonesome George
What kind of animal is lonesome George?
Lonesome George is a Pinta Island Tortoise. He is really big.
What is lonesome george's predators?
Nothing
Where does Lonesome George the panda live?
Lonesome George is a tortoise, not a panda, the last of the Pinta tortoise subspecies, and he lives on the Galapagos Islands.
When was House on Old Lonesome Road created?
House on Old Lonesome Road was created in 1989.
Do lonesome george neck is long?
apperantly yes
When was House on Old Lonesome Road - song - created?
House on Old Lonesome Road - song - was created in 1989.
What does lonesome george drink?
He drinks water from this small pool
What does Lonesome George eats?
Mostly leaves
When was Lonesome George born?
Well he was born 13th October 1908
How much does Lonesome George the turtle weigh?
Over 200 pounds.
