In the midst of celebrating happiness Sumatra baby Sumatran rhino Andatu , Galapagos Islands Lonsesome grieving for the loss of George , a giant tortoise iconic island. George found dead on Sunday ( 24/06/2012 ) by the nurse , Fausto Llerana .
George found dead in a recumbent position near a waterhole in the shed. With George 's death , the world lost a subspecies of giant tortoise , Geochelone Elephantopus abingdoni .
The diversity of giant tortoises in the Galapagos is progressively reduced. The Galapagos Islands are home to thousands of giant tortoises that are divided into 15 subspecies.
However, because the hunted as food and oil since the late 1800s , the giant tortoise is progressively reduced. Plus, the introduction of goats and pigs. Habitat commonly used giant tortoise is diminished.
Subspecies George managed to unexpected stalling , before finally discovered in 1971 on the island of Pinta . But , now fauna party with George predicted it really is stalling .
environmental sustainability
Death of George disappointing scientists . George managed to be brought closer to the female . For three decades , George has been brought forward by four different females , one hopes dikawini successfully . Unfortunately , all extinct .
George would rather own than females near segolongannya . George were unable to fertilize a female egg cell already . Now, George and even death .
Death of George gives lesson that human activity can affect environmental sustainability . So said Rick Schwartz , Ambassador of San Diego Zoo .
" The story of Lonesome George is the opportunity to provide education about the species and conservation efforts as a whole, " said Schwartz was quoted as saying National Geographic , Monday ( 06/25/2012 ) .
At this time , the body of George kept in air box to prevent decomposition . The body will diotopsi to find out the reasons for his death. Typically , the tortoise subspecies George can live up to 152 years.
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