Lonesome George, the LAST giant Galapagos Islands turtle, dies at the age of 100
A giant tortoise named Lonesome George known as a symbol for the disappearing species and of the Galapagos Islands, was found dead on Sunday. full story
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'Lonesome George' tortoise body goes to NY
THE body of the giant Galapagos tortoise called 'Lonesome George' is being embalmed in New York.
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Eduardo Balarezo: Why Short-term Decisions Won't Help Us in the Long Run
We began this journey to ensure that another Lonesome George situation does not happen again. We believe every one of us has the power within to shift to long-term thinking while making systemic, replicable, and sustainable changes within our own communities. Read more: Social Enterprise, Lonesome George, Eduardo Balarezo, Social Impact, Agents-of-Change, Social...
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Explore the glories of the Galapagos with Silversea Expeditions (Photos)
Explore the glories of the Galapagos with Silversea ExpeditionsFor seafarers seeking adventure and nature little beats the glorious Galapagos Islands where flora and fauna merge with ancient artefacts and history. To get a truly up close and...
examiner.com (10 days ago)
Exhibition captures Galapagos in grey
A photographic exhibition showing the Galapagos Islands in a new light has gone on show in Adelaide.
abc.net.au (1 month and 8 days ago)
Guy Harvey Outpost Resort planned for Galapagos Islands
An eco-lodge under the Guy Harvey Outpost Resort flag is scheduled to open in the Galapagos Islands in 2016.
miamiherald.com (3 months and 1 day ago)
Sea turtle nests found on Ga. barrier islands
Officials from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources say volunteers and researchers have found loggerhead sea turtle nests on Wassaw, St. Catherines and Ossabaw Islands.Click to Continue »
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Galapagos natural treasures face threat from invasive species
Some land animals, fragile ecosystems and marine life unique to the Galapagos could literally be facing death-by-tourism and invasive organisms over time, say marine biologists.The distinctive set of Islands are besieged by boats and planes that...
examiner.com (23 days ago)
Turtle released after swallowing fisherman's hook last weekend
ISLAMADORA — A loggerhead sea turtle that swallowed a fisherman’s baited hook has been returned to the ocean off the Florida Keys following successful surgery. About 100 spectators cheered as the 145-pound turtle nicknamed Sandy slipped out of a fiberglass washtub and into the water Saturday. The loggerhead sea turtle is classified by National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
staugustine.com (3 months and 7 days ago)
Country legend George Jones dies
Apr. 26 - Legendary country singer George Jones dies at age 81. Lindsay Claiborn reports.
reuters.com (21 days ago)
Giant sea turtle gets prosthetic flippers
Staff at Suma Aqualife Park in Japan have designed special rubber fins for a loggerhead turtle who had her flippers ripped off in a shark attack.
telegraph.co.uk (3 months and 2 days ago)
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