This story appears in the June 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. The first time a tortoise walked through my hut at Middle Camp on Aldabra Atoll, I was amazed. I grabbed my camera and ...

Each island is home to unique populations of giant tortoises that have adapted to its specific environment. In the Indian Ocean, species like the Aldabra giant tortoise thrive on the Aldabra Atoll.

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“We are very excited to have meerkats and Aldabra giant tortoises ... playing a part in furthering the park’s education and conservation mission. [We hope that] all visitors – young and ...

The first time a tortoise walked through my hut at Middle Camp on Aldabra Atoll, I was amazed. I grabbed my camera and carefully positioned myself to capture this wildlife encounter. The second ...