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180,000 giant tortoises found on Seychelles island
Original: Scientists discover 180k giant tortoises on one Seychelles island
Researchers report that around 180,000 giant tortoises are living on a single island in the Seychelles, making it one of the densest populations of giant tortoises ever recorded. The finding is being shared widely, with many noting it as a rare piece of good conservation news and a sign the species is recovering in parts of the Indian Ocean.
Why now: An unexpectedly large surviving population of an iconic endangered species is striking good news for conservation.
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