Here’s a list of wildlife species unique to the Cayman Islands

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Here’s a list of wildlife species unique to the Cayman Islands

One of the reasons our team at Cayman Wildlife gets very excited when we are highlighting and advocating for conservation of nature in the Cayman Islands is the fact that this is home to some very unique animal species, and we have the privilege of seeing them first hand. Whereas the photos we always take and share are pretty cool, nothing beats seeing these animal species with your naked eyes.

Here’s a list of wildlife species unique to the Cayman Islands.

1 Reptile species

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The Cayman Islands is home to at least 10 reptile species that are unique to the islands with most of them belonging to the lizard and snake families. If you are therefore a person who enjoys this kind of wildlife then this is the place for you to visit. Among the reptiles you will get to see include the Blue-throated Anole, Brac Anole, Green Anole, the Cayman Racer, and Cayman Blindsnake, among others.

2 Bird species

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The Cayman Islands is home to at least twobird species that are unique to the islands with one of them believed to have gone into extinction. If you are therefore a person who enjoys this kind of wildlife then this is the place for you to visit. The two bird species that are believed to be in the island are the Cayman Thrush and the Cayman Bullfinch, with the former being the species that has become extinct.

3 Fish species

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The Cayman Islands is home to at least two fish species that are unique to the islands with both of them being fresh water fish. If you are therefore a person who enjoys this kind of wildlife then this is the place for you to visit. The two fresh water fish species that are believed to be in the island are the Cayman Gambusia and Cayman Limia.

The next time you are in the Caymans, we recommend that you request your tour guide to take you to places where you’ll get to see these animals in their natural habitat. It’s truly an amazing experience.

Here are 3 important reasons we should conserve natural habitats

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Here are 3 important reasons we should conserve natural habitats

One of the best things about nature is that the more we take good care of it, the more and more it rewards us. This is because nature has been naturally designed to give back as good as it gets. This is why it’s always very important to foster a culture of caring for nature as the rewards to us can be amazing.

We are therefore going to look at three of the most important reasons why we should conserve our natural habitats.

Conservation assures us of a better quality of life

Different people will of course use different yardsticks to determine what qualifies as good quality of life. For us environmentalists, the ability to breathe clean and fresh air, access clean drinking water, have a serene environment where one can spend the day just taking in the amazing atmosphere, and so on, are what we consider as good quality of life and you can get this in spades through conservation.

Conservation promotes local economies

Tourism is a multibillion dollar industry globally with many tourists starting to develop a very keen interest in ecotourism. More and more people are looking to visit places with natural habitats because these are becoming more and more rare sites due to urbanization. The more tourists visit an area, the more they spend therefore the more the local economy is lifted.

Conservation promotes the survival of man and other natural species

As we mentioned earlier, nature will always reward those who take good care of it because it has been structured to do so. All the food we get, clean water, fresh air, good weather and other natural resources are all the fruits of nature. Man and other species continual survival therefore will directly depend on how well we take care of nature.

With these benefits in mind, it should now be obvious why it’s very critical for each one of us to play an active role in caring for our natural habitats at the Cayman Islands.

The top 3 tourist attractions in the Cayman Islands

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The top 3 tourist attractions in the Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands are of course among the top tourists destinations especially if you are an enthusiast when it comes to pristine natural environments. Whether you are in the Caymans to do some business or purely on holiday, there are a couple of activities within the islands that you must reserve some time to experience.

In this article we are going to take you through the top three tourist attractions in the Cayman Islands that you must purpose to experience.

A visit to the seven mile beach

Well, there are beautiful white sandy beaches and turquoise seas, and there’s the seven mile beach. This magnificent beach truly adds a new meaning to spending time on the beach.This beach ranks very highly among other worlds’ beaches and this is usually because of the combination of its pristine white beaches, turquoise sea, and a wide array of natural plant life that make the scenery amazing.

A visit to stingray city

If you are a fun of marine life and you enjoy spending some time with aquatic life then the stingray city comes highly recommended. You can get an opportunity to get up close and personal with stingray as you get to spend time around them, feed and even play with them. You have the option of taking a dive and getting more close attention from them or admiring them from a boat. Diving is way better though.

Enjoy some marine diving

There’s no doubt that the best way to experience aquatic life is up close and personal through taking a dive. As far as marine diving destinations are concerned, the Cayman Islands rank among the best. There’s plenty to see under water from the stingray we have mentioned above, to coral reefs and other aquatic life, as well as ship wrecks, underwater caves and so on. The water here is amazingly very clear.

Setting time aside to visit these three destinations will truly enhance your perception of the Cayman Islands as a tourist destination of choice and further make it clear why it’s very important and rewarding to take good care of nature.

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