When Diego first moved to the Galápagos in 1976, there were just 15 members of his species left. Now, thanks in large part to Diego’s work ethic, there are 2,000 tortoises
A prolific sex tortoise. Photo: RODRIGO BUENDIA/AFP via Getty Images A real horndog of a tortoise has been allowed to retire after doing his bit to save his species. At over 100 years old, Diego has been credited with helping to make about 800 tortoise babies for the Fausto Llerena Tortoise Center in the Galápagos Archipelago.
Diego’s sexual reputation precedes him. When he first moved to the center in 1976, from the San Diego Zoo, there were just 15 members of his species left: two other males and 12 females. Now, thanks in large part to Diego’s work ethic, there are 2,000 tortoises, which the Galápagos National Park and Galápagos Conservancy consider sufficient to end the program. Just doing his job.
Or maybe, because tortoises also form relationships — recall the gutting tortoise breakup of 2012 — the issue is that belligerent men can be very off-putting indeed. Who can really say for sure? Regardless, congratulations on your long and fruitful career, Diego. We’re all very proud.
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