Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Mauritius Islands - Round Island

Round Island is an uninhabited islet 22.5 kilometers north of Mauritius. It has an area of 1.69 square kilometers and a maximum elevation of 280 meters. The island is a nature reserve under the jurisdiction of the Mauritian Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Rare reptiles that are endemic to Round Island include the Round Island skink, Round Island day gecko, and Round Island boa. Wikipedia - Round Island

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