Environmental legislation in the Seychelles is very strict,
and every tourism project must undergo a lengthy process
of environmental review and consultations with conservationists...
and every tourism project must undergo a lengthy process
of environmental review and consultations with conservationists...
which means wildlife-a-go-go!
The result is an intact and stable natural environment.
The record for the highest percentage
of land under natural conservation - nearly 50%.
of land under natural conservation - nearly 50%.
The Madagascar Red Fody
Zebra Doves
Like many fragile island ecosystems most of the giant tortoises disappeared,
yet today some still remain, like these...
... and their offspring.
The Coco de Mer is a species of palm tree
producing a "double" coconut resembling a, um, "buttocks"
and produces the world's heaviest seed pods.
Seychelles is considered the world leader in sustainable tourism...
... now that's what I call true "higher" tourism!
I'm so jealous right now. The unique flora and fauna that you got to see is just so beautiful.
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