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Researchers find 180,000 giant tortoises on Seychelles island
Original: Scientists discover 180k giant tortoises on one Seychelles island
Researchers have found around 180,000 giant tortoises living on a single island in the Seychelles, according to a Guardian report. The discovery makes the remote island one of the most significant strongholds for the species, which was long thought to be far rarer in the wild. Conservationists say the finding highlights how much biodiversity remains undocumented in isolated habitats and could shape future protection efforts in the region.
Why now: The unexpectedly huge population of an iconic, previously thought-scarce species is a striking conservation good news story.
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