TIL George, the last known Hawaiian snail of his kind, has died at age 14

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[–]Vigte 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

One could waste every second of a long life, being sad for every species we've ever lost, which is literally 99% of everything that has ever evolved here.

It's how we pick ourselves back up and remember that there is still a chance to save what little remains, that will keep us from just giving it all up, like a candle without oxygen.

Rest in peace, George, let us never forget what we've lost - but also do not let it drown us, while we can still save others.

[–]JasonCarswell 2 insightful - 3 fun2 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 3 fun -  (0 children)

Rest in slime.