The discovery of 180,000 giant tortoises on an island in Seychelles indicates a successful conservation effort for the species.

Today's encouraging news! "The most recent survey, led by Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF) and the University of Exeter, revealed there were approximately 180,000 tortoises living on the island. This is the highest figure ever recorded for the species and far exceeds the human population of Seychelles." From fewer than 1000 after 19th Century exploitation. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/08/researchers-find-180000-giant-tortoises-living-on-island-in-seychelles

Scientists discover 180,000 giant tortoises on one Seychelles island https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/08/researchers-find-180000-giant-tortoises-living-on-island-in-seychelles #nature #wildlife #tortoise #seychelles

“ The population of Aldabra giant #tortoises lives on an island in #Seychelles called Aldabra Atoll. The most recent survey, led by Seychelles Islands Foundation and the University of #Exeter, revealed there were approximately 180,000 tortoises living on the island. This is the highest figure ever recorded for the species and far exceeds the human population of Seychelles. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/08/researchers-find-180000-giant-tortoises-living-on-island-in-seychelles

Researchers find 180,000 giant tortoises living on island in Seychelles WOW! 180,000 that's a bunch! #conservation #tortoise https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/08/researchers-find-180000-giant-tortoises-living-on-island-in-seychelles

Researchers find 180,000 giant tortoises living on island in Seychelles #GoodNews https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/08/researchers-find-180000-giant-tortoises-living-on-island-in-seychelles

Scientists discover 180,000 giant tortoises on one Seychelles island https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/08/researchers-find-180000-giant-tortoises-living-on-island-in-seychelles