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2 unusual facts about Cousin Island


Cousin Island

There are several species of endemic Seychelles lizards on the island, the skinks Mabuya wrightii, M. seychellensis and Pamelascincus gardineri and the geckos Phelsuma astriata and Ailuronyx sechellensis, as well as a freshwater turtle Pelusios subniger and 12 individuals of the Aldabra Giant Tortoise.

Seychelles Fody

The Seychelles Fody (Foudia sechellarum) is a small yellowish songbird that lives in the Seychelles islands of Aride Island, Cousin Island, Cousine Island, Fregate Island, D'Arros Island and as of 2004 Denis Island.


Carbon Clear

In 2010, the company was involved in measuring the carbon footprint of Cousin Island and the conservation and eco-tourism activities of Nature Seychelles.


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