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Random Nature Notes from Hawai'i: The Land Reptiles of the Big Island
Source info:
| Author: | Garry Hayes |
|---|---|
| Date: | 2016-06-05 11:08:00 |
| Blog: | Geotripper  |
| URL: | http://geotripper.blogspot.com/2016/06/random-nature-notes-from-hawaii-land.html |
Summary:
Reptiles (aside from sea turtles) are probably not native to the Hawaiian Islands but there are quite a few of them on the islands today. Some were brought by the original Polynesian settlers (four species of Geckos). Others arrived as escaped pets. In any case, they have become a part of the native ecosystem for better or worse. Some help to control pests, for instance, and are welcomed inContent analysis:
Geographic context:
| Location | Country | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amutu Besar Island | ID | -2.4685 | 133.565 |
| French Polynesia | PF | -17.6902 | -149.376 |
Keywords:
Akaka Falls, Big Island Reptiles, Geckos, Hawai'i, Hawaiian Islands, instance, native ecosystem, original Polynesian settlers, pests, pets, Random Nature Notes, sea turtles, species
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