The Black River Gorges-Bel Ombre area was recognised by UNESCO in 1977 and covers more than 8,582 hectares. It is home to various protected endemic species. Do you know them all? 1. This little yellow bird weaves its nest on the tips of tree branches. It is the: A. Tropicbird B. Village weaver C. Dodo 2. Only one of the following statements is true: A. The Mauritius fruit bat has an average wingspan up to 1 metre. B. The Mauritius kestrel can live up to 100 years old. C. The Mauritius day gecko has the ability to change colours to blend in with its environment. 3. How many remaining specimens of the Mauritius fody are there on the island? A. 1000 A. True B. False 5. Hardwood from an endemic tree species in Mauritius may be used for cabinetwork. Which one is it? A. Bois d’olive (Cassine orientalis) B. Bois cerf (Olea lancea) C. Ebony 6. This little bird has a white feather ring around the eyes. What is its name? B. 500 C. 250 4. The Echo parakeet is a carnivorous bird:
A. Monocle bird B. Pin-tailed bird C. Mauritius olive white-eye
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