It is not very often that we are really bothered about the sexual adventures of others, let alone other creatures beyond us. But all fun aside, human activity has driven many species on the planet to the verge of extinction and Lonesome George is one of those who has found himself on that precarious edge. A Pinta Island tortoise, George is the last of his kind and one could say that the survival of his species rests on his hard shell!

Now at the age of 90, the conservation male turtle is at its sexual peak (at 90, I wish we could say that) and still seems hesitant to mate with females of other sub-species. George’s tendency has earned him his tag of Lonesome George while others have speculated that he could be gay.

Even though recently George (finally) managed to mate with two females, that has resulted in almost negative results. Eighty percent of the eggs laid by the females after mating have been found to be infertile and there is no guarantee that any of them will actually produce an off-spring. However, they are still placed in the incubator and scientists are hoping for a miracle.

Look, guys, ease off of George’s back! I can really relate to his problem. It is tough enough when you need to maintain a standard under no pressure in the sack. This guy has the pressure of sustaining his species as he does his thing under the shell. All that pressure and attention can put off even the best.

Let’s hope George rises to the occasion!

Source: Reuters

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Thought to be the last of his kind, George, a giant tortoise from the Galapagos Islands may soon become a father. “It takes two to dance” and Lonesome George - in his 70s - worked really hard on his “girlfriend” for the last 36 years. Just a few days ago the Galapagos National Park announced that the female has laid three intact eggs that are being cared for in an artificial incubator.

“Even if these three eggs are fertile and the born tortoises survive it will take several (genetic) generations to think of having a Pinta purebred … even centuries,” the park said in a statement.

In four months we’ll see if George is going to be paps or not.

Considered by many scientists, the rarest creature on Earth and a symbol of conservation, the Pinta island tortoise, showed little interest in reproducing during 36 years in captivity. He did it afterall. Great job George! You can do it (again?)!

Bill, any tips to George?