Eight Aldabra giant tortoises transported from the Seychelles' main island of Mahe have settled into new lives and are roaming freely on D'Arros Island, the Save Our Seas Foundation said.
The adult tortoises -- five females and three males -- were residing in pens on Mahe and as they were deemed to be in good health. The D'Arros research centre took up the opportunity to let them live freely in a new environment.
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