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Published online 11 November 2008 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news.2008.1221
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Lonesome George may miss out on fatherhood
Eggs laid by two females in the giant tortoise's enclosure are unlikely to hatch.
Lonesome George, the sole surviving giant tortoise from the Galapagos Island of Pinta, looks set to remain lonely for some time longer. Eggs laid by two females who share his enclosure do not appear to be fertile, says a spokesperson for the Galapagos National Park.
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Don`t be lonely George...someone will be coming up....