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Scientists discover 180,000 giant tortoises on one Seychelles island

Giant tortoises now outnumber people in the Seychelles

By · Published October 9, 2026  12:32 UTC · Updated October 9, 2026  13:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Giant tortoises now outnumber people in the Seychelles
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The Seychelles' human population is at risk of being outpaced by its giant tortoise population. According to The Guardian, scientists have discovered 180,000 giant tortoises on one Seychelles island. This is a significant increase from the estimated 1,000 tortoises present on the atoll in the past.

The University of Exeter News highlights the largest-ever population estimate for Seychelles' giant tortoises. This study provides evidence for the dramatic increase in the tortoise population. CNN notes that the tortoises were once near extinction, but conservation efforts have paid off.

The Seychelles' government and conservation organizations will need to adapt to the changing demographics of the island. Popular Science emphasizes the impact of this discovery on the ecosystem and the potential consequences for the human population.

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The obvious questions

What is the estimated population of giant tortoises on the Seychelles island?

180,000

What is the estimated population of the Seychelles' human population?

approximately 98,000

What was the estimated population of giant tortoises on the atoll in the past?

1,000

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