Content overview: “Seychelles Giant Tortoises Stage Historic Comeback, Now Outnumber Humans on Aldabra Atoll”. In a remarkable conservation success story, the giant tortoises of the Seychelles have rebounded from the brink of extinction to now outnumber the human population on Aldabra Atoll. According to recent estimates, the atoll is home to over 100,000 Aldabra giant tortoises, a dramatic increase from the few thousand that remained in the late 19th century after centuries of exploitation by sailors and invasive species.
This recovery is largely attributed to decades of dedicated conservation efforts, including habitat protection and eradication of introduced predators like rats and cats. The Aldabra Atoll, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the largest raised coral atolls on Earth and provides a unique sanctuary for these ancient reptiles, which can live over 100 years and weigh up to 250 kilograms. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.