Flora and fauna in Seychelles is quite rich and colorful. The flora and fauna of this country became extinct due to lack of conservation and up-gradation. It was due to the researches and programmes carried out by many famous researchers and conservationists that this problem was brought under control. The Climate of Seychelles is very good and it is due to this that you will find many birds, animals and plant species present here. The distinct Flora and fauna in Seychelles has been a constant crowd puller and various holidaymakers and nature lovers have thronged to this country due to this reason.
This country's government has imposed strict regulations to protect the natural heritage of this place for several years. The BirdLife International, Island Conservation Society, Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts, Nature Seychelles and the Government of Seychelles have all come up together to save many rare species of animals, birds and plant life from being extinct. This country has twelve indigenous bird species. Some of them include Seychelles Magpie robin, Seychelles Scops owl, Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher, Seychelles Swiftlet, Seychelles White eye, Seychelles Blue Pigeon, Seychelles Warbler and many more.
This nation has 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites. These sites are led by Seychelles Islands Foundation. Seychelles has 6 national marine parks. These parks comprise of St. Anne National Marine Park, Port Victoria which are taken care by the government and the Marine Parks Authority. A large portion of land and a significant portion of the coastal sea around this island nation are guarded by the National Parks.
You will also find a number of giant tortoises present on the various islands of this country. The number of these tortoises was dwindling but thanks to the conservation project that these animals could be saved from getting extinct. This country has one of the biggest seabird colonies present in the globe.
The marine life in this country is quite outstanding. You will find around one thousand species of fishes out here. The usage of spear-guns as well as dynamites for fishing is totally prohibited in this country.
Gill nets for fishing sharks and the practice of shark finning are completely prohibited here. The reefs in this country have a vast array of soft as well as hard corals. You can go diving and snorkeling at various sites in this country and explore the colorful marine world.
Seychelles has around seventy-five endemic plant species. Some of the rarest plants found here include the Coco de mer, jellyfish tree and the Wrights Gardenia. These plants grow only in a few selected locations of this country.
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