Lonesome George 😢 When this story was filmed in 2009, Lonesome George was thought to be the last of its kind. But in 2020, a partial relative of his species was discovered in the island of Pinta. | 60 Minutes Australia

“We didn’t eat anything but tortoise meat; the barbecue with its shell. There were ships that took up to 700 of them.” This is the sad story of “Lonesome George,” the last giant tortoise of the Galapagos islands, and of how the human being– once again– destroyed a complete species. Subscribe for more http://bit.ly/yt-thekiwi | The Kiwi

Lonesome George, the last tortoise of his species died in 2012. He was a global symbol of conservation and brought to the attention of the world the reality of extinction. Witness History | Listen on BBC Sounds | BBC Radio 4

Experience the unforgettable moment when Sir David encounters Lonesome George, the last of his kind. | Nature | PBS