Bruguiera gymnorrhiza – Boda Vaki
Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, known locally in Dhivehi as Bodu Kandoo or Boda Vaki, is one of the most significant mangrove species in the…
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Sonneratia caseolaris – Kuhlhavah
Sonneratia caseolaris, commonly known as the mangrove apple, belongs to the genus Sonneratia, which consists of nine distinct species, including seven primary…
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Euphorbia hirta – Kiruthona
Euphorbia hirta, known locally in the Maldives as Kiruthona, is a small annual herb valued for its medicinal properties. Commonly referred to…
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Hunigondi Filaa – Phyla nodiflora
Hunigondi Filaa is a very common medicinal plant in the Maldives. From my childhood, I remember hearing my mom and others in…
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Wandering Midget – Agriocnemis pygmaea
The Agriocnemis pygmaea, also known as the wandering midget or pygmy wisp, is a fascinating species of damselfly belonging to the family…
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Ischnura senegalensis – Common Bluetail Damselfly
Ischnura senegalensis, also known as the common bluetail, marsh bluetail, ubiquitous bluetail, African bluetail, or Senegal golden dartlet, is a widespread damselfly…
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Dragonflies in the Maldives
In the Maldives, every year around November and December, something amazing happens – millions of dragonflies arrive here. It’s like a magical…
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Tramea basilaris (Keyhole Glider)
Tramea basilaris, commonly known as the Keyhole Glider, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is widely distributed across…
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Geograpsus grayi (Little Nipper)
Geograpsus grayi, commonly known as the “Little Nipper,” is a species of land crab belonging to the family Grapsidae. This species is…
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Little Heron (Butorides atricapilla)
The Little Heron (Butorides atricapilla) is a small waterbird belonging to the heron family. In the Maldives, it is locally known as…
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