Hermann's tortoises (Testudo hermanni boettgeri) on Golem Grad island in North Macedonia are experiencing a critical demographic crisis, with projections indicating that the last female could perish by 2083. The island, which boasts a unique environment conducive to high tortoise populations, has seen a drastic imbalance in its sex ratio, with approximately 100 males for every female capable of laying eggs. This imbalance is exacerbated by aggressive mating behaviors, where males exhaust and sometimes injure females, pushing them towards cliffs and leading to fatal falls. Since the initiation of a monitoring program in 2008, researchers have documented the troubling dynamics of this population, revealing that while the tortoises thrive in a predator-free environment, their reproductive success is severely compromised. The study highlights the phenomenon of demographic suicide, where the intense pressure on females from an overabundance of males threatens the survival of the species. Without intervention, the population may not recover, leading to a potential extinction scenario.