Wildlife can thrive again with protection: Aldabra now holds an estimated 180,000 giant tortoises
A study drawing on five years of monitoring estimates that Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles supports approximately 180,000 giant tortoises, the highest population figure ever recorded for the species. Researchers report a healthy, stable population following decades of conservation, although climate change, drought and invasive species remain threats.
Source: theportugalnews.com
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