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2 unusual facts about Gau Island


Fiji Ground Frog

The Fiji ground frog is found on four larger islands (Taveuni, Vanua Levu, Ovalau, and Gau) and a small island, Viwa, (0.6 ha) off the eastern coast of the main island (Viti Levu) of the Fiji archipelago.

Gau Island

It has one airstrip at Lovu at the southern tip of the island, which receives planes from Nausori International Airport.


Fiji Petrel

The Fiji Petrel was originally known from one immature specimen found in 1855 on Gau Island, Fiji by naturalist John MacGillivray on board 'HMS Herald' who took the carcass to the British Museum in London.


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