An Outpost for Evolution at Aldabra Atoll

The large coral islands off the African coast are home to giant tortoises and unique birdlife.

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NASA Earth Observatory image by Wanmei Liang, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey. Photograph by Dennis Hansen, University of Zurich. Story by Lindsey Doermann.

Published March 20, 2024
Data acquired June 24, 2022

Sources:

Landsat 9 > OLI-2

Photograph

Collection:

International Parks and UNESCO Sites