"Police Appeal for Information After Seven Giant Tortoises Found Dead in U.K. Woodland"

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"Police Appeal for Information After Seven Giant Tortoises Found Dead in U.K. Woodland"
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Seven Aldabra giant tortoises, a vulnerable species, were found dead in an English forest, prompting an appeal from Devon and Cornwall police for information to solve the mystery. The National Trust, which owns the land, expressed horror at the discovery and urged the public to assist in the investigation. Aldabra tortoises, one of the largest tortoise species in the world, are native to the Seychelles and can live for over 100 years. The deaths have sparked concern and dismay among locals and conservationists.

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