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Researchers count about 180,000 giant tortoises in Seychelles
The Seychelles Islands Foundation and the University of Exeter reported that roughly 180,000 Aldabra giant tortoises live on the islands of Seychelles.
Why it matters
A large, healthy population offers a conservation success story for a species once threatened by hunting.
Background
Aldabra giant tortoises are among the largest tortoises in the world. Aldabra Atoll is a UNESCO World Heritage site managed by the Seychelles Islands Foundation.
The story so far
- Researchers count about 180,000 giant tortoises in Seychelles
- Researchers count about 180,000 giant tortoises in Seychelles
Sources
- The Guardian ↗October 7, 2026
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