CLick here: Endangered and Endemic Mammals |
Click Here: Photos of mammals |
THe Truth about bats
Because of the isolation of the islands, there is not a great diversity of mammal species in Fiji. But those mammals present provide important services to ecosystems in Fiji. The bats on the island, of which three are endangered, are necessary for the survival of plant life on the islands because they act as pollinators, distributing the fruits and seeds of native plants. They're currently threatened by encroachment and development by humans among other things.
Read more about threats to bats and what local people are doing to help.. |
Species List of Mammals
Species List of Mammals | |
File Size: | 54 kb |
File Type: |
Sources:
- http://traveltips.usatoday.com/endangered-animals-fiji-63009.html