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Scientists discover 180,000 giant tortoises on one Seychelles island

The Guardian Australia - World ·
Scientists discover 180,000 giant tortoises on one Seychelles island

Figure is highest ever recorded for species and confirms one of Indian Ocean’s greatest conservation success stories A landmark survey of the world’s largest free-roaming giant tortoise population has revealed the once endangered species is thriving.

A population of Aldabra giant tortoise lives on an island in Seychelles called Aldabra Atoll.

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