Lonesome George

Have any of you felt lonely? I bet some of you have. But, don't feel down, just stop and think about George...
Lonesome George is the last know individual of the Pinta Island Tortoise, a subspecies of the Galapagos tortoise.

Lonesome George

George was first seen on the island of Pinta on 1 December 1971 by American Joseph Vagvolgyi. The island's vegetation had been devastated by introduced feral goats, and the population had been reduced to a single individual, George. Relocated for his safety to the Charles Darwin Research Station, George was penned with two females of a different subspecies, but although eggs have been produced, none has hatched.

George is estimated to be 60–90 years of age, and is in good health. A prolonged effort to exterminate goats introduced to Pinta is now complete and the vegetation of the island is starting to return to its former state.
There is a reward of $10,000 for the discovery of a Pinta female.

Isn't it sad to know that only George is left? What will happen if his time is up and nothing can be done to save this species? Will he have to join the Dodo Birds? Or can we do something? Is it too late?

Scientists wait to assess impact

Scientists wait to assess impact

What might happen when the fishes swim through the oil slick?

Green Wave in Action in CZPS!

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5th National Green Competition - Design an Environmental Game

Dear fellow CZ friends,

After you have visited the exhibits on Friday, 21st May 2010 and Monday, 24th May 2010, you can apply what you have learnt by designing an environmental boardgame with 2 friends to win book prizes and a school trophy.

Theme of the competition: Litter-free, Singapore & Biodiversity

Objectives of the competition:
1) To raise environmental awareness among primary pupils
2) To promote creativity in the use of recycled materials

Rules and Regulations:

1) The competition is open to all upper primary pupils.
2) Each team should comprise three members.
3) The game can be of various medium [eg online game, boardgame, cardgame, etc] that educate players the importance of Litter-Free, Singapore & Biodiversity
4) A name should be given for the game.
5) The game must be original, creative and colourful and is suitable for all ages
from 6.
6) Rules and regulations for playing the game [2-4 players] must be clearly typed.
7) Size of board game: A2 minimum
8) All game paraphernalia as far as possible must be made of recyclables.
9) There will be one round of assessment by a panel of judges based on clarity, creativity and teamwork.

Attractive prizes will be given away for the top 5 finalists.
First prize: $300 book voucher and an individual trophy for each member and a school trophy

Second prize: $200 book voucher and an individual trophy for each member and a school trophy

Third prize: $100 book voucher and an individual trophy for each member and a school trophy

Fourth and Fifth prizes: Individual trophy for each member


All entries will need to be submitted to Mdm Tan Mei San latest by 26th May 2010, 3pm.

We have won the third prize in 2007. Would we win a prize again this year?