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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 Seychelles islands.
Why it matters
A large, thriving population offers a rare conservation success for a species once hunted heavily.
Background
Aldabra giant tortoises are among the largest tortoises in the world. Aldabra Atoll is a UNESCO World Heritage site largely protected from human development.
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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