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Flora & Fauna
If there's one word that describes Curacao's most prevalent plant, it's cactus, and the island hosts hundreds of species: The towering kadushi cactus, the also tall yatu cactus, sometimes as much as 30 feet. You'll find both these species in abundance all over the island, in places so tall they fall over from their own weight.
The prickly pear cactus, Turk's cap, and many others, some as small as a pebble, are prevalent all over the island. Acacia bushes, scraggly trees with small green leaves and long, hard thorns, are also numerous, as is aloe vera, with its pale green, waxy leaves.
The island is also home to the Divi Divi tree, the famous leaning tree of the ABC Islands. Other plant species include several types of palms, including the coconut, sabal, and manila palms, and an evergreen tree called the wayaca, an Arawak name. In the hilly, western end of the island look for more lush greenery, including the flowering plants and trees such as hibiscus, bougainvillea, poinsettia, allamanda, flamboyant, and oleander.
The prickly pear cactus, Turk's cap, and many others, some as small as a pebble, are prevalent all over the island. Acacia bushes, scraggly trees with small green leaves and long, hard thorns, are also numerous, as is aloe vera, with its pale green, waxy leaves.
The island is also home to the Divi Divi tree, the famous leaning tree of the ABC Islands. Other plant species include several types of palms, including the coconut, sabal, and manila palms, and an evergreen tree called the wayaca, an Arawak name. In the hilly, western end of the island look for more lush greenery, including the flowering plants and trees such as hibiscus, bougainvillea, poinsettia, allamanda, flamboyant, and oleander.
Flora
Birders will not be disappointed by the dozens of species of hummingbirds, bananaquits, orioles, and the larger terns, herons, egrets, and even flamingos that make their homes near ponds or in coastal areas. The trupial is common to the island, as well as the mockingbird, called "chuchubi" in Papiamentu. Near the shore, note the big-billed brown pelicans and other seabirds including several types of gulls and large cormorants.
Curacao's most notable animal is the white-tailed deer. In Curacao you'll be able to identify it by its long tail with a white underside, and because it's the only deer you ll see on the island. It is a protected species (since 1926), and an estimated 200 live on Curacao. They are found in many parts of the island, but most notably at the west end's Christoffel Park, where about 70% of the herd resides.
You will also find several species of iguana, light green in color with shimmering shades of aqua along the belly and sides, lounging in the sun here and there. Along the west end of the island's north shore are several inlets that have become home to breeding sea turtles. These turtles are protected by the park system in Shete Boka Park, and you can visit the moms-to-be in the mornings, accompanied by park rangers.
Curacao's most notable animal is the white-tailed deer. In Curacao you'll be able to identify it by its long tail with a white underside, and because it's the only deer you ll see on the island. It is a protected species (since 1926), and an estimated 200 live on Curacao. They are found in many parts of the island, but most notably at the west end's Christoffel Park, where about 70% of the herd resides.
You will also find several species of iguana, light green in color with shimmering shades of aqua along the belly and sides, lounging in the sun here and there. Along the west end of the island's north shore are several inlets that have become home to breeding sea turtles. These turtles are protected by the park system in Shete Boka Park, and you can visit the moms-to-be in the mornings, accompanied by park rangers.
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