Mauritius fauna

It would be lying to say that biodiversity is in good shape in Mauritius , nevertheless we must recognize the wonderful job done by conservationists in organisations like the Mauritius Wildlife Foundation. An authentic and challenging outdoors activity that still can be done is snorkeling. Sperm whales resident of Mauritius waters may be encountered by lucky people.

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Endangered Pink Pigeon Mauritius

Pink Pigeon (Nesoenas mayeri) endemic from Mauritius is recovering slowly due to hard work of conservationists of the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation and of the local authorities through the group CIEL.

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Mauritius Red Foudi

Red Foudi or Cardinal on Mauritius; endemic of Indian Ocean, description by Linné under the name Foudia Madagascariensis

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Sperm whales offshore Mauritius island

Swimming with Sperm whales offshore the west coast of Mauritius island on South Pacific

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Sperm whales offshore Mauritius island

Swimming with Sperm whales offshore the west coast of Mauritius island on South Pacific

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Mauritius Océan Indien visite

Kingfisher of Mauritius here in the mangrove swamp at Belle Mare

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Aldabra giant turtle Mauritius

Aldabra giant turtle is the only remaining giant turtle species remaining in the western part of Indian Ocean. All others species have been considered as extinct on 1840 due to the pressure of the European navigators. The only remaining one is the Aldabra turtle coming from the Aldabra atoll in Seychelles where tenths thousands are in the wild. Here this individual is shot in the Ile aux Aigrettes Mauritius reserve.

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