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Relative found for Lonesome George

Conservation icon thought to be last of his species may yet find a mate.

Lonesome George, conservation icon and apparent sole survivor of a species of giant Galápagos tortoise, may not be so lonely after all. Biologists have identified a living relative on Isabela Island, some 70 kilometres away from George's birthplace — an animal whose father (who may or may not be alive) is from the same population as George.

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Posted by Nicola Jones on April 30, 2007
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"who may or may not be alive"

If he is alive would George have to ask for permission?

Posted by: Kevin | April 30, 2007 08:55 PM

AMAZING NEWS!!!!

Posted by: Richard Freeman | May 3, 2007 11:42 AM

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