Cook Islands - The fauna and flora

Some birds and lizards

© D.R.Some birds and lizards

The natural fauna is limited to lizards and birds. The only mammals that are native to the Cook Islands are Tongan flying foxes that only live on Mangaia and Rarotonga. Among the endemic bird species, you will find kingfishers; the Rarotonga monarch (or kakerori) is a rare species that only lives in a limited area of the island (Takitumu Reserve). Parrotfish, sea cucumbers and humpback whales are among the species that can be found in the surrounding waters.

• The fauna and flora (2)

  • Some birds and lizards
  • More than 500 species of plants

• Landscapes (2)

  • Rarotonga
  • Teruarere cave (Mangaia)

• Coasts (6)

  • Water activities on Rarotonga
  • Aitukaki lagoon
  • Atiu deserted beaches
  • Mitiaro underground caves
  • Manihiki black pearls
  • Penrhyn atoll

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