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Researchers find 180,000 giant tortoises on Seychelles island
Original: Is today a slow news day? It is? Good. Here's some slow news https://www. theguardian.com/environment/20 26/oct/08/resea
Researchers report an estimated 180,000 giant tortoises living on an island in the Seychelles, a striking figure for a species long considered endangered. The finding is being shared lightheartedly as gentle, feel-good environmental news rather than urgent headlines, with commenters noting it makes a pleasant change from heavier stories. The count suggests the population is far larger than previously thought, offering rare good news for conservation efforts.
Why now: A rare piece of positive wildlife news offering a light alternative to heavier headlines.
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- Is today a slow news day? It is? Good. Here's some slow news https://www. theguardian.com/environment/20 26/oct/08/researchers-find-180000-giant-tortoises-living-on-island-in-seychelles?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=fark&ICID=ref_fark # stem #… · HollyCo26588808@universeodon.com · 4
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