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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 | 
Chip Boyle at his collection station in Roratonga |
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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What (Else) to Do There v vDiving/Snorkeling vHiking, caving, biking vDancing, singing (at least observing!). vHandicrafts vFood, drink… vCultural events; check on the Net. |  
 
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Visiting Chip Boyle A premier fish collector, located in the Cooks for the last dozen years. Shipping a handful of species caught at great depths on Roratonga to Japan and the U.S. |  
 
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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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To Cooks Long Version III |
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