Giant Tortoise Population is Thriving–Survey Finds 180,000 on One Island Chain

A survey of Aldabra atoll in Seychelles estimates that around 180,000 giant tortoises now live there, the highest count recorded for the species. The findings indicate that this once-endangered species is flourishing in its island habitat. For African and diaspora readers, the result offers encouraging news about the continent’s distinctive wildlife and natural heritage.

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