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Madagascar Community Rescues 10,000 Endangered Tortoises from Floods

1/25/2025

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In a heroic effort, a southern Madagascar community saved over 10,000 critically endangered tortoises from the Lavavolo Tortoise Centre after Cyclone Dikeledi unleashed devastating floods. While the cyclone claimed around 700 tortoise lives and damaged vital infrastructure, the community remains steadfast in their mission to shield these vulnerable creatures from poaching and habitat destruction.

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Story summary

In a heroic effort, a southern Madagascar community saved over 10,000 critically endangered tortoises from the Lavavolo Tortoise Centre after Cyclone Dikeledi unleashed devastating floods. While the cyclone claimed around 700 tortoise lives and damaged vital infrastructure, the community remains steadfast in their mission to shield these vulnerable creatures from poaching and habitat destruction.