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180,000 giant tortoises discovered on Seychelles island
Original: Researchers find 180,000 giant tortoises living on island in Seychelles
Researchers report that an estimated 180,000 giant tortoises are living on an island in the Seychelles, one of the largest known populations of the animals. The finding is drawing attention to the archipelago's conservation efforts and the recovery potential of a species long threatened by hunting and habitat loss.
Why now: Newly published research reveals a surprisingly large population of an iconic endangered species.
Seychellesgiant tortoisesThe Guardian
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