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Giant tortoises thrive again on Seychelles atoll
Original: [Science News] Decades of # conservation efforts have allowed giant # tortoises to reclaim an atoll in the Seychelles. T
Giant tortoises have made a remarkable comeback on an atoll in the Seychelles following decades of conservation work. Their population now exceeds 180,000, a recovery described as a genuine success story. Observers stress the achievement must be protected as climate change, drought and other environmental challenges threaten the species' future.
Why now: News of a rare conservation success, with a tortoise population exceeding 180,000, is being shared and celebrated online.
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- [Science News] Decades of # conservation efforts have allowed giant # tortoises to reclaim an atoll in the Seychelles. Their population now exceeds 180,000. This is a true success story, one that must be preserved in light of the challenges ahead: climate change, drought, and… · culturediff@mastodon.art · 9
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