Lodoicea maldivica: The Maldive Coconut
Lodoicea maldivica, commonly known as the Maldive coconut, coco de mer, sea coconut, or double coconut, is an extraordinary palm species renowned…
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Willughby’s Leafcutter Bee
Willughby’s Leafcutter Bee (Megachile willughbiella) stands as a vital guardian of biodiversity within the Maldives. Found along the sandy shores, particularly amidst…
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Mud Crab – Scylla serrata
The Mud Crab, scientifically known as Scylla serrata, holds a special place in the diverse ecosystem of the Maldives. Often found in…
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Brown Land Crab – Cardisoma carnifex
Cardisoma carnifex, affectionately known as the Brown Land Crab, is a common sight across numerous Maldivian islands. From Kaafu Huraa to Noonu…
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Paraleptuca Crassipes – thick-legged fiddler crab
In the mangrove areas of the Maldives, one can often spot the captivating Paraleptuca crassipes, also known as the thick-legged fiddler crab.…
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Grey Heron – Maakanaa
Among the many birds that grace the islands of the Maldives, few are as iconic and memorable as the Grey Heron, known…
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Euphorbia cyathophora Murray – Malaafey
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Heliotrope Moth – Utetheisa pulchelloides
In the Maldives, every moth is simply known as “balhindhu” in the local language. These tiny creatures were a common sight during…
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Orothalassodes falsaria
In a surprising find at Hulhumale Central Park, I stumbled upon a tiny moth pupa. Watching closely, I noticed its color change…
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Wandering Glider – Dhondhooni
In the Maldives, there’s a dragonfly that’s everywhere during certain times of the year. It’s called the wandering glider, but here, we…
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