Why is This is My Earth a unique NGO?: Here are 6 reasons
Here are 6 reasons that explain why This is My Earth is so unique
Endlings: Lonesome George was the sole remaining Pinta Island tortoise and a Galapagos icon
An endling is the last known individual of a species or subspecies. Once the endling dies, the species becomes extinct: On the morning of June 24, 2012, Lonesome George was found dead in his corral by his caretaker. He died, scientists later determined, from natural causes. His death shocked those who cared for him due in part to his young age—giant tortoises from George’s particular subspecies can live to be 200.
Endlings: The story of the last live Tasmanian tiger
An endling is the last known individual of a species or subspecies. Once the endling dies, the species becomes extinct: The last Tasmanian Tiger was captured in 1930 and died in 1936 as an endling.
Endlings: The last Dusky seaside sparrow and Disney
An endling is the last known individual of a species or subspecies. Once the endling dies, the species becomes extinct: The last Dusky seaside sparrow died in 1987 in the Walt Disney Discovery Island