Something that was presented to Captain Cook in 1773 died in London in 1966. What was it?

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Something that was presented to Captain Cook in 1773 died in London in 1966. What was it?

Question #40239. Asked by shady shaker.
Last updated Nov 24 2016.

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There seems to be some confusion to whether it was a turtle or a tortoise as web sites vary. The following is from

http://www.polynesia.com/polynesian_culture/tonga/history-and-discovery.html#.WDdj6X0nVYU

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tu'i_Malila

Another famous turtle was Tui Malila. Legends described it as a giant Galapagos land tortoise which was given by Captain James Cook to the Queen of Tonga in 1773 or 1777. It finally expired on May 19, 1966.

Response last updated by satguru on Nov 24 2016.
Oct 22 2003, 2:11 AM

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shady shaker
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shady shaker

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According to my info, SM, it was a giant turtle
presented to Cook by the KIng of Tonga.

Oct 22 2003, 2:29 AM

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Yes it appears that anybody researching this would have to make a decision between: -

a) Turtle and Tortoise

b)'given' and 'received' and

c)the King or Queen of Tonga.

There is enough web sites that would support each permutation.

Oct 22 2003, 3:06 AM

Something that was presented to Captain Cook in 1773 died in London in 1966. What was it?

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