Mauritius conservation

Most people know Mauritius as a paradise for holidays and honeymoons. But it’s also the site of terrible devastation: only 5% of its original native forest remains today.

We’re working with the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation to turn things around – and we’ve already saved several species from extinction.

Mauritius was once home to perhaps the most famous extinct bird: the dodo. And with so little of the island’s original forest left, it’s not surprising that around ten other bird species have vanished.

Many plants and animals are unique to Mauritius and its neighbouring island of Rodrigues. It’s a ‘biodiversity hotspot’ that urgently needs greater protection. Without help, the flora and fauna of these beautiful islands could go the way of the dodo.

Act for Wildlife supports the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF), one of the greatest success stories in conservation. They and their partners have saved the Mauritius kestrel, echo parakeet and pink pigeon from extinction.

Since 1987, MWF has been managing the lle aux Aigrettes nature reserve. This little island is a glorious showcase of Mauritian wildlife – a reminder of how Mauritius was before European settlers arrived. It’s a sanctuary for animals and plants that exist nowhere else in the world, and the perfect place to raise awareness of their beauty and importance.

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