The story so far · 2 days, October 7 to 8, 2026
One Turn followed this story across 2 editions, from Aldabra Atoll, Seychelles on October 7, 2026. Newest first.
Aldabra giant tortoises are among the largest tortoises in the world. Aldabra Atoll is a UNESCO World Heritage site largely protected from human development.
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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.
Sources: The Guardian · See it on the globe
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.
Sources: The Guardian · See it on the globe