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

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What happened

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.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:50:01 UTC.

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