Western Black Rhinoceros, 2011

This week the world lost Lonesome George, the last remain Pinta Island Tortoise in the world, and with his death and entire species has been wiped from the face of the earth forever. The Pinta Island Tortoise isn't the only species that has become extinct in recent years.

Alaotra Grebe, 2010

This week the world lost Lonesome George, the last remain Pinta Island Tortoise in the world, and with his death and entire species has been wiped from the face of the earth forever. The Pinta Island Tortoise isn't the only species that has become extinct in recent years.

Baiji or Yangtze River Dolphin, 2006

This week the world lost Lonesome George, the last remain Pinta Island Tortoise in the world, and with his death and entire species has been wiped from the face of the earth forever. The Pinta Island Tortoise isn't the only species that has become extinct in recent years.

Canarian Oystercatcher, 1994

This week the world lost Lonesome George, the last remain Pinta Island Tortoise in the world, and with his death and entire species has been wiped from the face of the earth forever. The Pinta Island Tortoise isn't the only species that has become extinct in recent years.

Caribbean Monk Seal, 2008

This week the world lost Lonesome George, the last remain Pinta Island Tortoise in the world, and with his death and entire species has been wiped from the face of the earth forever. The Pinta Island Tortoise isn't the only species that has become extinct in recent years.

Conondale Gastric-brooding Frog, 1983

This week the world lost Lonesome George, the last remain Pinta Island Tortoise in the world, and with his death and entire species has been wiped from the face of the earth forever. The Pinta Island Tortoise isn't the only species that has become extinct in recent years.

Dusky Seaside Sparrow

This week the world lost Lonesome George, the last remain Pinta Island Tortoise in the world, and with his death and entire species has been wiped from the face of the earth forever. The Pinta Island Tortoise isn't the only species that has become extinct in recent years.

Golden Toad, 1989

This week the world lost Lonesome George, the last remain Pinta Island Tortoise in the world, and with his death and entire species has been wiped from the face of the earth forever. The Pinta Island Tortoise isn't the only species that has become extinct in recent years.

Ivory-billed Woodpecker, 1994

This week the world lost Lonesome George, the last remain Pinta Island Tortoise in the world, and with his death and entire species has been wiped from the face of the earth forever. The Pinta Island Tortoise isn't the only species that has become extinct in recent years.

Japanese Sea Lion, 1974

This week the world lost Lonesome George, the last remain Pinta Island Tortoise in the world, and with his death and entire species has been wiped from the face of the earth forever. The Pinta Island Tortoise isn't the only species that has become extinct in recent years.

Javan Tiger, 1994

This week the world lost Lonesome George, the last remain Pinta Island Tortoise in the world, and with his death and entire species has been wiped from the face of the earth forever. The Pinta Island Tortoise isn't the only species that has become extinct in recent years.

Mariana Mallard, 2004

This week the world lost Lonesome George, the last remain Pinta Island Tortoise in the world, and with his death and entire species has been wiped from the face of the earth forever. The Pinta Island Tortoise isn't the only species that has become extinct in recent years.

Mexican Grizzly Bear, 1964

This week the world lost Lonesome George, the last remain Pinta Island Tortoise in the world, and with his death and entire species has been wiped from the face of the earth forever. The Pinta Island Tortoise isn't the only species that has become extinct in recent years.

Pinta Island Tortoise, June 24, 2012

This week the world lost Lonesome George, the last remain Pinta Island Tortoise in the world, and with his death and entire species has been wiped from the face of the earth forever. The Pinta Island Tortoise isn't the only species that has become extinct in recent years.

Poʻouli or Black-faced Honeycreeper, 2004

This week the world lost Lonesome George, the last remain Pinta Island Tortoise in the world, and with his death and entire species has been wiped from the face of the earth forever. The Pinta Island Tortoise isn't the only species that has become extinct in recent years.

Pyrenean Ibex, 2000

This week the world lost Lonesome George, the last remain Pinta Island Tortoise in the world, and with his death and entire species has been wiped from the face of the earth forever. The Pinta Island Tortoise isn't the only species that has become extinct in recent years.

Saint Helena Earwig, 1967

This week the world lost Lonesome George, the last remain Pinta Island Tortoise in the world, and with his death and entire species has been wiped from the face of the earth forever. The Pinta Island Tortoise isn't the only species that has become extinct in recent years.