9 Countries You’ve Never Heard Of
| March 18, 2015
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5. Mauritius, Indian Ocean
This tropical island nation is home to some of the world’s rarest plants and animals. Prior to its extinction, the Dodo bird was among the many flightless birds that called the tropical forests and mountain peaks of Mauritius home. Skinks, a type of lizard that has very tiny leg (and in some cases no legs at all) can also be found here. The giant skinks and tortoises that used to roam the island have unfortunately also become extinct due to human interactions, making this island and its remaining rare species an important focus for biological conservation.
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