The beautiful island nation of the Maldives is home to a number of wildlife species, both on land and in the ocean. However, the majority of the wildlife is aquatic due to the Maldives being an ocean-locked nation.
Mammals
In the Maldives, there are only a few land-based mammals including two species of fruit bat, a sub-species of variable flying fox, Indian flying fox as well as Maldivian garden shrews.
Birds
Due to the seaside location of the Maldives, the avifauna of the country mainly consists of seabirds including white terns and frigate birds. Grey herons, godwits, sandpipers, and a number of other bird species inhabit the marshes and island bushes of the archipelago.
Fish
The clear-blue waters surrounding the Maldives are home to an array of colourful species of fish and you can encounter most of these marine dwellers during your holiday at a property such as The Residence Maldives Dhigurah when you decide to embark on an underwater excursion.
Reptiles
Five of the world’s seven species of sea turtles are found in the Maldives. Sightseeing tours in this nation will help you discover these spectacular reptiles, two of which are regularly seen.
