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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Jonathan Watts Global environment writer

Baby giant tortoises thrive in Seychelles after first successful artificial incubation

Two of the hatchlings
The hatchlings are the survivors from 18 eggs that were taken from a single nest on Cousin Island by local conservationists. Photograph: Chris Tagg/Nature Seychelles

The slow-motion pitter-patter of tiny giant tortoise feet has been worryingly rare in recent years, but that looks set to change thanks to the first successful hatching of the species with artificial incubation.

One week after the intervention, the 13 babies are building up their strength on a diet of banana slices and leafy greens in Seychelles, which is home to one of the last remaining populations of the tortoise.

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