DNA study reveals crocs that lived in the Seychelles represented the westernmost population of saltwater crocodiles, having swam at least 1,800 miles to reach the island.

Seychelles confirms declining chikungunya and dengue cases with no hospitalizations or travel restrictions. Tourism authorities reassure visitors that the islands remain safe, with proactive health measures and transparent communication supporting confident travel to this tropical destination.

Over time, Crocodylus porosus achieved one of the widest ranges among reptiles. Before extinction in Seychelles, the species stretched more than 12,000 kilometers from Pacific islands to the western Indian Ocean. The loss of Seychelles crocodiles highlights the impact of human arrival on island wildlife.

India on Monday announced a $175 million development assistance package for Seychelles after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with.

Seychelles is intensifying its international investment outreach, with Vice President Sebastien Pillay, using an interview with Dubai-based Gulf News to position the country as a strategically located, politically stable and business-friendly hub for foreign investors.