Among the terrestrial fauna, the following species can be distinguished: mammals, sea birds and reptiles. There are no native mammals on the island. The most abundant are rodents introduced involuntarily by ships that arrived on the island in the past.

Easter Island’s fauna is limited because of the island’s small size and secluded location. When it comes to Easter Island, though, animals have had a significant effect on the island’s culture and gastronomy.

Pages in category "Fauna of Easter Island" The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. . Rapa Nui and Sala-y-Gomez subtropical broadleaf forests ' List of birds of Easter Island * List of Lepidoptera of Easter Island; A.

2016年7月19日 · Hidden in volcanic caves that dot the island, the endemic insects of Rapa Nui eke out an existence in an increasingly imperiled habitat. Their ancestral homes, fragile gardens of moss and ferns, are endangered by tourists flooding into the tiny island, and hordes of invasive species threaten to crowd them out.

2024年12月17日 · Easter Island, Chilean dependency in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is the easternmost outpost of the Polynesian island world. It is famous for its giant stone statues. The island stands in isolation 1,200 miles (1,900 km) east of Pitcairn Island and 2,200 miles (3,540 km) west of Chile.

2016年8月8日 · Invasive species and tourism have depleted most of Easter Island’s native wildlife. Ten microscopic insects are all that are left, and they are in urgent need of protection. Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, used to be swathed in …

He subsequently called it "Easter Island." The island and park are mostly covered in grass with minimal trees and shrubs found on the island. About 45 of the 150 vegetation species are endemic. The national park is not known of for wildlife.

This is a list of the bird species of Easter Island. The avifauna of Easter Island (Rapa Nui) include 51 species, of which 6 have been introduced by humans.

2024年8月6日 · Despite their barren appearance, “fairy circles”—such as these in Namibia—play a crucial role in supporting desert wildlife. They provide sheltered microhabitats for various organisms, including insects, reptiles and small mammals, contributing to …

Before the arrival of humans, Easter Island had vast seabird colonies containing probably over 30 resident species, perhaps the world's richest. Such colonies are no longer found on the main island. Fossil evidence indicates six species of land birds, all of which have become extinct.