Thousands of endangered tortoises rescued in Madagascar

Madagascar community unites to rescue more than 10,000 endangered tortoises that were washed away by cyclone
Flood waters engulfed the sanctuary, and the tortoises — many of them mere whippersnappers in the tortoise world at about 25-50 years old — were carried away.
Thousands of endangered tortoises rescued from floods in Madagascar after Cyclone Dikeledi
Sanctuary staff, locals and police officers joined together in the rescue effort, building makeshift rafts for the tortoises to float on.
Thousands of tortoises rescued after sanctuary floods
The community near the Lavavolo Tortoise Center in southern Madagascar pulled together to help the creatures who were left terrified after a cyclone hit the region.
Thousands of endangered tortoises are rescued in Madagascar after their sanctuary is flooded
This undated handout photo provided by the Turtle Survival Alliance shows staff members and volunteers rescuing some of the thousands of endangered tortoises that were washed away from the ...
Madagascar Community Unites to Save Endangered Tortoises from Cyclone Ruins
A community in southern Madagascar has rallied to save thousands of critically endangered tortoises from floods caused by Cyclone Dikeledi. The Lavavolo Tortoise Centre, which houses rescued tortoises,
Madagascan locals pull together to save thousands of endangered tortoises
A community in southern Madagascar has pulled together to save thousands of critically endangered tortoises. The reptiles were swept away from their sanctuary and left swimming for their lives in floods caused by tropical cyclone Dikeledi earlier this month.
Madagascar Community Rescues Endangered Species After Being Ravaged By Cyclone Dikeledo
After being devastated by Cyclone Dikeledo, a Southern Madagascar community rallied together to save a species on the brink of extinction.
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