Back in June 2012, a tortoise died. That is, in and of itself, kind of newsworthy, given that giant tortoises have a lifespan of well over 100 years; the oldest one, the un-creatively named Jonathan, is still kicking at 182. But the death of Lonesome George was particularly sad, given that the old fellow was believed…

Sad news out of the Galapagos Islands: Lonesome George, believed to be the last remaining member of the Pinta Island giant tortoise subspecies, was found dead in his corral yesterday morning by his caretaker, Fausto Llerena.