Related FAQs: The Fishes of the Cook
Islands,
Coverage of families in the Cooks: Surgeons, Doctorfishes, Tangs, Triggerfishes,
Hawkfishes, Wrasses,
Related Articles: Introduction
to Fishwatcher's Guide Series Pieces/Sections,
/Fishwatching: Adventure Travel Series
Pet-Fishing in the Cook
Islands
Long Version, Pt.
II
To: Pet-Fishing in the Cooks, Short Version,
Longer Version: Part I, Part III
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Chip Boyle at his collection station in
Roratonga
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>Terrestrial Fauna
The Cook Islands have some non-indigenous mammals: pigs, rats,
cows, horses. One native fruit-eating bat.
There are some naturally occurring birds, a handful of
endemics, the imported India Mynah, seabirds of various
kinds.
There are good hiking trails, access on all islands. Bring
gear for water/mud experience.
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>Getting There Air
New Zealand… best through Hawaii. Possible dual
trip…
vNice hopper/SAABs over to Aitutaki
vGive yourself at least a week time to “get in the
groove” see and do what you will want to… |
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>The Seas: Friendly? >
vScuba or Snorkel?
vSome great snorkel spots on Roratonga… not on
Aitutaki w/o a boat ride.
Two Roratonga pictures above, tow Aitutaki
below.
vFishes very friendly in “exclusive
zones”… ask locals.
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