The Rebor “Lonesome George” giant tortoise replica is now in stock at Everything Dinosaur. Part of the Rebor GrabNGo range, the model is a 1:6 scale replica of a famous resident of Pinta Island.
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Rebor “Lonesome George”
The detailed giant tortoise figure honours “Lonesome George” the last Pinta Island tortoise known to science. This tortoise died on June 24th, 2012. The subspecies Chelonoidis niger abingdonii became extinct. It is thought that “Lonesome George” was over a hundred years old when he died.
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To view the range of Rebor models and replicas available from Everything Dinosaur: Rebor GrabNGo Models and Prehistoric Animal Figures.
Rebor Replica Pays Tribute
“Lonesome George” has become a symbol for conservation. The preserved taxidermy of this tortoise is on display at the Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre in the Galapagos National Park headquarters on the island of Santa Cruz. The facility was established to help protect the remaining indigenous tortoise populations of the Galapagos Islands.
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The Rebor “Lonesome George” figure measures 30 cm long and it stands around 20 cm tall. The model shows amazing detail, even the underside is stunning (see image above). The plastron and the texture on the feet are to be commended.
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A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur praised Rebor for their attention to detail. The pose of the Rebor “Lonesome George” replica reflects the pose chosen by the taxidermist for the giant tortoise.
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