Famed Tortoise Dies In Galapagos Islands

from National Public Radio

The giant tortoise known as Lonesome George has died. Morning Edition reported on the tortoise in 2008 when Lonesome George mated with a female from a similar species. The hope was his subspecies would be carried on. But the eggs turned out to be infertile.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, June 25, 2012