Giant tortoises outnumber people in Seychelles, with nearly 183,000 on Aldabra

Last updated: October 8, 2026 12:50 am

A landmark survey of the world’s largest free-roaming giant tortoise population has revealed that the once-endangered species is thriving and stable in the Seychelles.

Source: Phys.org

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