Numărul țestoaselor uriașe din Seychelles a atins un record de 180.000, o victorie pentru conservarea speciei

The population of Aldabra giant tortoises in Seychelles has reached a record high, with nearly 183,000 individuals living freely on Aldabra Atoll. A recent study by Seychelles Islands Foundation and the University of Exeter highlights the success of long-term conservation efforts. Aldabra is one of only two places in the world where these tortoises live in the wild. Despite the positive growth, researchers warn that climate change poses significant threats to their habitat and food sources. The study serves as a benchmark for future population monitoring.