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    Recently, Seychelles gifted Aldabra Giant Tortoise. What is the IUCN Red Data Book Status of Aldabra Giant Tortoise?

    Vulnerable

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    Critically Endangered

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    Near Threatened

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    Least Concerned

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    Seychelles has gifted pair of Giant Aldabra tortoise to India as a goodwill gesture. They were brought to India as gift from the President of Seychelles Danny Faure during his five-day visit to India. The pair was handed over to Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad after Central Zoo Authority (CZA) in New Delhi gave permission to house them. Gifting or giving Aldabra tortoise on loan to friendly countries is a part of the Seychellois diplomacy.

    Earlier, in 2010, Seychelles had loaned two giant tortoise to Shanghai Zoo in China, while another pair was presented to Guangzhou Zoo in 2014. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified this species of tortoises as Vulnerable in its Red List of Threatened Species.


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