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Lonesome George The Giant Tortoise Has Died Aged 100 - Watch Him In His Prime

Lonesome George became a symbol for the Galapagos Islands and environmental campaigners as the last of his species, but sadly the old timer passed away at the ripe old age of 100. This video, taken in 2009 shows George in his prime enjoying life on his island home.

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