A closer look at “Giant Tortoises Outnumber People in Seychelles: Landmark Survey Counts Nearly 183,000 on A”, exactly as the source publishes it. A comprehensive new survey has confirmed that the giant tortoise population on Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles is not only thriving but has reached a remarkable milestone: nearly 183,000 individuals, far exceeding the human population of the entire island nation. The study, which focused on the Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea), reveals a stable and healthy population, marking a significant conservation success for a species once considered endangered.
Aldabra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, remains one of the last places on Earth where these ancient reptiles roam freely in such vast numbers, offering scientists a rare glimpse into a prehistoric ecosystem. The survey's findings underscore the effectiveness of long-term protection measures and the atoll's isolation, which has shielded the tortoises from many human-induced threats. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.