Pinta Island Turtle: Extinction or Expedition?

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The discussion centers on the potential existence of the Pinta Island tortoise (C. elephantopus), previously thought to be extinct. A 2012 study indicated the possibility of hybrid individuals on Isabela Island, suggesting that purebred C. elephantopus may still exist. Despite this, no confirmed discoveries have been reported since the study, and there appears to be no current plans for expeditions to search for these tortoises. The conversation raises questions about the viability of finding this species and the interest in organizing a search expedition.
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IS it extinct or is there a chance of finding it? If there is a chance who wants to go on an expedition to find it?
 
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A 2012 study found hybrid individuals on Isabela island, the authors suggest that still living C. elephantopus (AKA Pinta Island Tortoises) may therefore exist.

Genetic rediscovery of an ‘extinct’ Galápagos giant tortoise species
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982211013765

In the years since though no discovery has been made, though a quick google didn't show up any evidence of a new expedition.
 

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