Wildlife in "Curious" Island

Located off the east coast of Africa, north of Madagascar, the Seychelles archipelago known as a tourist destination by the world famous tropical beaches, beautiful scenery and many species of wildlife.

Seychelles Islands-including 115 islands, large and small, but perhaps most impressive and bright is Curieuse island. Curieuse in French means "Curious". This granite island emerged from the Indian Ocean to the 172m elevation, 4.6 km2 area, 3 km long, 1.5 km wide. This little paradise is a national marine park to protect special Aldabra tortoises.

The island was discovered in 1768 by French explorer - Marc Joseph Marion du Fresne. She named for the island is Curieuse - sailing ship namesake took her to the island dao. However, the island was destroyed by fire in 1771. In 1833, the island Curious were occupied by missionaries, to build a leprosy camp care of the Indian Ocean. Nowadays, the camp just a ruin, desolation.

Curieuse island's beaches picturesque fauna
 and flora unique one of a kind.

A special point here is that there is no housing on the island, so visitors will stay on Praslin island nearby. Tourists come to the island Curious by boat to admire the lush green coconut trees, beaches and picturesque flora, plants with unique character, charm.

A nature reserve area was established in 1979 on the Curieuse island to care and nurture the giant turtles 300 years old and numerous rare birds.

The giant turtles 300 years old

Guests also can see hawksbill turtles, green turtles ... lay eggs and bury their eggs in the breeding season.

This nature reserve area is also known for rare birds, including warblers Seychelles and magpie -These are two of the rarest birds in the world.

For diving enthusiasts, here is the best place because pure of water which can see the entire fauna and local marine sanctuary reef.

Giant coconut

Coconuts 40-50cm in diameter, weighing 15-30kg and from 1 to 4 grains, contains about 5-6 liters of water, white water, is rich in sugar and fat.

Guests will be surprised to see fruit Coco de mer (sea coconut), because its seed is rated the largest and most strange in the world.

"Coco de mer" seeds need 2 years to germinate and can be up to 25-34m high. That is why before 1768, when the origin of the Coco de mer yet to be discovered, it was thought that this was the result of a mysterious plant springing up from the ocean, it has magical powers so its price very expensive.
Many European aristocracy in the 16th century consider the Coco de mer giant is worth to collect, they brought and peeled this fruit to ornament in their home.

Images of white sand beaches, pristine, pure water with plenty of colorful fish, green color of plants, the atmosphere fresh and cool to leave a deep impression to the all visitors who came here.