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The Wildlife in Mauritius thrive on the natural habitat that helps the flora and fauna survive. Mauritius is home to some of the rarest species of birds and animals. The wildlife of Mauritius comprise 87 species of mammals and 338 species of birds. The campaigns to protect the Wildlife in Mauritius ensures the survival of endangered species.
The Mauritian wildlife comprise of birds, animals and amphibians. You will be surprised to know how enormous is the list of wild habitat in Mauritius. In 1715, the French colony was set up in Mauritius. To make way for agriculture, especially the cultivation of sugar cane, the authority began to shed trees in an unplanned manner. As a result, many animals and Birds in Mauritius were exposed to severe lack of food and shelter. Predatory acts, rats and monkeys too lost their habitat which accelerated the loss of wildlife. There are many organizations that work relentlessly to protect and preserve the animals and give them a proper environment similar to their natural habitat.
The Mauritius Kestrel bird is one of the birds which were saved from complete extinction. In 1973, only 4 kestrels were found in the whole Mauritius. At that point of time, the Mauritius Kestrel was counted among the rarest bird f the world. The Mauritius Kestrel is still the rarest falcon in the world. Being listed as the endangered species, the Mauritius Kestrel is still under the constant supervision of the wildlife organizations in Mauritius.
Mauritian wildlife includes the rarest pigeon of the world known as the Pink Pigeon. A very tame and vulnerable bird, Pink Pigeon now counts up to 250 which declined to 15 to 20 in the year 1985. The Echo Parakeet, which is the rarest parrot of the world, is a part of Mauritian wildlife. In the early years of the last decade, the number of this bird dwindled to 20. Currently, their number has increased to 40. The Echo Parakeet is the only bird that is endemic to the country.
travel.mapsofworld.com provides relevant information regarding wildlife in Mauritius.
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