Scientists discover 180,000 giant tortoises on one Seychelles island
A population of Aldabra giant tortoises lives on an island in Seychelles called Aldabra Atoll.
According to The Guardian, a population of Aldabra giant tortoises lives on an island in Seychelles called Aldabra Atoll.
Free-roaming Aldabra population far exceeds human population of Seychelles after decades-long recovery programme A survey of the world’s largest free-roaming giant tortoise population has discovered that the once endangered species is thriving.
This environment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Seychelles, Free-roaming Aldabra and Aldabra Atoll.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- Seychelles, Free-roaming Aldabra, Aldabra Atoll, Aldabra
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- Environment
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