The beauty of the Maldives is most evident when you begin exploring the natural side of this island nation, from the lush mini-pockets of forest to her enigmatic marine realms.
Mammals
Due to the island nature of the nation, there aren’t many land mammals to be found in the Maldives. There are some interesting species you could glimpse though, such as the flying fox and several species of shrew. Most mammals in the Maldives, such as dolphins and whales, are beneath the water.
Birds
There are many pelagic, sea-based, birds to be seen in the Maldives. Commonly found species include frigatebirds, grey herons, and moorhen.
Reptiles and Amphibians
Although land-based reptiles are rare, you can find many aquatic varieties such as several species of endangered turtles. If you’re staying at a Maldives luxury resort such as the likes of Kandolhu Maldives, you can see many of these amazing creatures through any kind of underwater experience.
Fish
The Maldives truly shines where her bounty of fish species are concerned. You can find all kinds of captivating specimens from all shapes and sizes, ranging from manta rays to whale sharks to clownfish. Explore one of the many reefs in the Maldives and you never know what you’ll find.
Fritzjames Stephen is a travel writer, who writes content based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+
