Endemic Mauritius

Mauritius is located in the Indian Ocean to the east of Madagascar. Due to its isolation, it has a relatively low diversity of wildlife; however, a high proportion of these are endemic species occurring nowhere else in the world. Many of these are now threatened with extinction because of human activities including habitat destruction and the introduction of non-native species. Some have already become extinct, most famously the dodo which disappeared in the 17th century.

This postcard shows some of those wonderful endemic species that are critically endangered - Pink Pigeon. Day Gecko, Mauritius Kestrel, Echo Parakeet, Fody and Mauritius Olive White-Eye. Always a sad story...I mean look at that gorgeous colourful gecko, or tiny bird on human's fingertips...

Conservation work in Mauritius is carried out by the National Parks and Conservation Service (NPCS) and by non-governmental organizations such as the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF) and Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (DWCT). Efforts to preserve native flora and fauna have included captive breeding, habitat restoration and the eradication of introduced species.

Thank you Xahrah :)

Charamel Falls, Mauritius

Thanks to wonderful Samuel and Vivi I get another great postcard from Mauritius :D

Chamarel is a village located in Rivière Noire District of Mauritius, primarily known for its scenic locations and nature attractions in its neighbourhood, among them the Charamel Falls. The surrounding area is also known for its locally grown coffee.Mmmm :)

Mauritius Multiview

 

One of my favourite multiview cards, images of the gorgeous Mauritius framed with bright red. Thank you Samuel :))

Mauritius - Map Card

I have a dozen of scanned cards ready to be 'blogged', but i have ingeniously managed to misplace the cards so i can't write about them properly :/ BUT! here with me i also have a pile of great postcards received during the last week, 'sent' to me from home (so carefully packed by mum) to workplace :) Now i will check if scanning and posting them one by one has more sense heh.

First in a row, an excellent map card from dear Samuel :) After a looong while I have arranged private swaps via facebook, as i felt some changes had to be made in my routine...you know, when you feel like you've been doing pretty much the same thing for ages. Thinking of Mauritius brings my mind to the dream-like coastline and beaches...Thank you Sami :))