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Vieques National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge and its surrounding waters are home to at least two plants and eight animals on the Federal endangered species list including; the Antillean Manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus), the Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis), and four species of sea turtles.


Great Bird Island, Antigua

As well as being the last refuge of the Antiguan Racer, it is also home to a variety of other endangered creatures including the rare lizard Ameiva griswoldi, Brown Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis), West Indian Whistling Ducks and Red-billed Tropicbirds (Phaethon aethereus).


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