Researchers have recorded a population of 180,000 Aldabra giant tortoises on Aldabra Atoll, a remote island in the Seychelles. The figure is the highest ever recorded for the species and confirms that the once endangered tortoises are thriving.
The survey, described as a landmark study, focused on the world’s largest free‑roaming population of Aldabra giant tortoises. It provides a clear snapshot of the species’ recovery in its natural habitat.
Aldabra Atoll is part of the Seychelles archipelago in the Indian Ocean. The island’s isolation and protected status have helped preserve the tortoises’ environment.
Experts say the new numbers underscore one of the Indian Ocean’s greatest conservation success stories, demonstrating the effectiveness of long‑term protection measures for the species.
As the largest tortoise species in the world, the Aldabra giant tortoise’s robust numbers on the atoll are a positive sign for biodiversity in the region.
<small>Source: The Guardian — read the original story there.</small>
