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RIP Lonesome George

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A giant tortoise known as a symbol for the disappearing species and of the Galapagos Islands died on Sunday.

The tortoise named Lonesome George, who gained notoriety with its failed efforts to produce offspring, was found dead on Sunday, officials at the Galapagos National Park announced.

Lonesome George was believed to be the last living member of the Pinta island subspecies.

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