Red-billed Tropicbird, or Rabo-de-junco “tail of the rush”
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All The Natural Wonders: Amazing Ecosystem of Sal
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Turtle Watching on Sal Island: All You Need to Know
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Humpback Whale: The Beautiful Giant in Cape Verde
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The Mirage of Terra Boa: Sal’s Beautiful Desert Illusion
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Horse Riding on Sal Island: The Complete Guide
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Loggerhead Sea Turtle: The Most Fascinating Guest on Sal
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Cape Verdean Dogs: from Caravels to Creole Companions
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Dolphins: The Wonderful Marine Mammals of Sal Island
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Pachamama Eco Park: Beautiful Oasis in the Desert Island
Pachamama Eco Park: Beautiful Oasis in the Desert Island Table of Contents 2 3 Pachamama Eco Park: Beautiful Oasis in the Desert IslandPachamama Eco Park - Viviero Botanical Garden & Zoo di TerraVisitor Experience and Practical InformationPlanning the Visit to...
Phoenix Atlantica: The Unique Capeverdean Date Palm
Phoenix Atlantica: The Unique Capeverdean Date Palm Table of Contents 2 3 Phoenix Atlantica: The Unique Capeverdean Date PalmThe Discovery and Taxonomic PuzzleBiology and Description of Phoenix atlanticaHabitat and EcologyCultural Significance and Uses1. Shade and...
Salinas Pedra de Lume: All You Need to Know about Salt Mines
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Sal’s Endemic Flora: Botanical Survival on a Desert Island
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Birds of Cabo Verde: The Most Popular Species
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Salt Flats of Santa Maria: Beautiful Mosaic in Sand
Salt Flats of Santa Maria: Beautiful Mosaic in Sand Table of Contents 2 3 Salt Flats of Santa Maria: Beautiful Mosaic in SandSalt Production and the Founding of Santa MariaRise and Fall of Sal's Salt WealthThe Second TryA Protected Landscape: The Salt Flats...
Shark Bay: Shallow Coastline Full of Baby Lemon Sharks
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Buracona: The Amazing Bay and its Blue Eye Cave
Buracona: The Amazing Bay and its Blue Eye Cave Table of Contents 2 3 Buracona: The Amazing Bay and its Blue Eye CaveOlho Azul – the Blue Eye CaveTiming is crucial.The music of black rocks and mighty wavesMost popular atractions of BuraconaBlue Eye CaveSecret Lovers'...
Little Egret: This Amazing White Bird With Long Legs
Little Egret: This Amazing White Bird With Long Legs Table of Contents 2 3 Little Egret: This Amazing White Bird With Long LegsLittle Egret: Traveller and ConquerorHunting and ProtectionLittle Egret: Description of the AppearanceLittle Egret's Behaviour and DietLittle...
In-Depth Look at Lemon Sharks in the Shark Bay
In-Depth Look at Lemon Sharks in the Shark Bay Table of Contents 2 3 In-Depth Look at Lemon Sharks in the Shark BayMorphology and Identification of Lemon SharksLemon Sharks' Life Cycle and ReproductionHabitat Use and Site FidelityLemon Sharks' Role in the...
Garoupa Vermelha: The Beautiful and Tasty Red Grouper Fish
Garoupa Vermelha: The Beautiful and Tasty Red Grouper Fish Table of Contents 2 3 Garoupa Vermelha: The Beautiful and Tasty Red Grouper FishFishing Garoupa: Palmeira at DawnGaroupa Means PatienceGaroupa And The Underwater LandscapeWhere Traditional Knowledge Meets...
Monte Leão: The Great Lion Mountain of Sal Island
Monte Leão: The Great Lion Mountain of Sal Island Table of Contents 2 3 Monte Leão: The Great Lion Mountain of Sal IslandA Geological Beacon at Baía de MurdeiraEcological Significance of Monte LeãoA Rewarding HikeCultural Connection and ConservationMonte Leão Visit...
Flying Fish: Crazy and Beautiful Sea Gliders of the Sky
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