Giant Tortoise Population in Seychelles Surpasses Human Residents After Conservation Efforts
A recent survey by the Seychelles Islands Foundation and the University of Exeter found that Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles now hosts nearly 183,000 giant tortoises, surpassing the country's human population of about 123,000. Once hunted to fewer than 1,000 in the 19th century, the tortoise population has recovered due to conservation efforts, including the atoll's designation as a strict nature reserve in 1981 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982. Researchers highlight this as a significant conservation success.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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moneycontrol broke this story on 12 Oct, 12:08 pm. Other outlets followed.