Above - Madagascar Fody - abundant on Mauritius and more colourful than the native Mauritius endemic
Below - Aldabran Giant Tortoise ~ 50 year old and 200kgs! Introduced on Ile aux Aigrettes to "naturally" graze the land. Replaced a native species that became extinct, but maintains the eco-balance.
Telfair Skink - only found un the wild on Round Island, introduced to Ile aux Aigrettes.
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