Needless to say, Pinta Island tortoise is a turtle that can be considered as one of the few species of Giant Galapagos tortoises and the rarest animal in the world. According to Yahoo Answer, there is only one Pinta Island tortoise left alive so far.
Lonesome George is the sole surviving member of the Pinta Island Tortoise race, the giant tortoise being a symbol for the fragility of the Galapagos islands, and a constant reminder for vigilance and conservation of the species.
The species was considered extinct until 1971, when a lone example was located by rangers.
Since then, the Charles Darwin Research Station has been searching for a female tortoise, even posting a reward of $10,000 to those that find one.
Below are the latest Pinta Island tortoise pictures taken from several sources.
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