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giant tortoises on the island of Grande Terre, Seychelles
March 1, 2016 | A Daytime Retreat
Aldabra giant tortoises escape searing daytime heat by taking refuge in caves within the rugged coral rock of the island of Grande Terre, Seychelles. It’s a slow, cumbersome commute between the caves and the tortoises’ grazing areas.
See more pictures from the March 2016 feature story "In the Seychelles, Taking Aim at Nature's Bullies."
