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Related FAQs: The Fishes of the
Cook Islands,
Coverage of families in the Cooks: Surgeons, Doctorfishes,
Tangs, Triggerfishes, Hawkfishes,
Wrasses,
Related Articles: Introduction to Fishwatcher's
Guide Series Pieces/Sections,
/Fishwatching: Adventure Travel Series
Pet-Fishing in the Cook Islands
Long Version, Pt. II
To: Pet-Fishing
in the Cooks, Short Version, Longer Version: Part
I, Part III
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Chip
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Terrestrial Fauna
The Cook Islands have some non-indigenous mammals: pigs, rats, cows,
horses. One native fruit-eating bat.
There are some naturally occurring birds, a handful of endemics, the
imported India Mynah, seabirds of various kinds.
There are good hiking trails, access on all islands. Bring gear for
water/mud experience.
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Getting
There
Air New Zealand… best through Hawaii. Possible dual
trip…
vNice
hopper/SAABs over to Aitutaki
vGive
yourself at least a week time to “get in the groove” see and do what
you will want to…
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What (Else) to Do There
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vDiving/Snorkeling
vHiking,
caving, biking
vDancing,
singing (at least observing!).
vHandicrafts
vFood,
drink…
vCultural
events; check on the Net.
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Visiting Chip Boyle
A premier fish collector, located in the Cooks for the last dozen years.
Shipping a handful of species caught at great depths on Roratonga to Japan
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The Seas: Friendly?
vScuba
or Snorkel?
vSome
great snorkel spots on Roratonga… not on Aitutaki w/o a boat ride.
Two Roratonga pictures above, tow Aitutaki below.
vFishes
very friendly in “exclusive zones”… ask locals.
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To Cooks Long Version III
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