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Major Robert Dump
06-25-2012, 15:31
Truly sad, I think this is the first time I can say I watched a species die, thanks to the internetz

Lonesome George's existence is an allegory for MMORPG players.

And for "only childs" who turn out to be homosexual and forsake the bloodline and name of fathers powerful loins.

Goodnight, George. I hope it wasn't foul play.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/gallery/2012/jun/25/lonesome-george-giant-galapagos-tortoise-in-pictures
Fragony
06-25-2012, 15:42
Somthing I am missing I know a turtle died but why was it special
Whacker
06-25-2012, 16:22
You just witnessed an extinction event.
rajpoot
06-25-2012, 16:36
Just read this elsewhere. It's really sad. A species gone forever.
Gregoshi
06-25-2012, 19:26
Didn't even know about Lonesome George until now, yet I'm still saddened.
Philippus Flavius Homovallumus
06-26-2012, 01:44
Recently, a friend told me about a British explorer who discovered a new flightless bird on an Australian Island - he sent a sample back to London and by the time he got word back that it was anew species his cat had killed them all.

People are stupid, destructive and there are far too many of us.

So - now another Epic Fail for humanity as "Guardians of the Planet".
rajpoot
06-26-2012, 01:53
"Guardians of the Planet".

Who calls us that? :inquisitive:
Philippus Flavius Homovallumus
06-26-2012, 01:57
Who calls us that? :inquisitive:

I'm paraphrasing from several world religions and philosophical systems.
Fragony
06-26-2012, 05:17
You just witnessed an extinction event.

Ouch I didn't know that
Peasant Phill
06-26-2012, 11:46
Goodnight, sweet prince.

People tried to get him to mate, it just din't work out.
spankythehippo
06-26-2012, 12:38
NOOOOO!!!!!! GEORGE!!!!!!


This is very depressing. I remember hearing about Lonesome George several years ago. I thought George would live a lot longer. RIP. :(
Philippus Flavius Homovallumus
06-26-2012, 14:14
NOOOOO!!!!!! GEORGE!!!!!!


This is very depressing. I remember hearing about Lonesome George several years ago. I thought George would live a lot longer. RIP. :(

The fact that he has passed on suggests he was well over 100 - though some of his kin do survive on Isabela, he is just the last known pure line Pinta.