Occurrence of Attributes in Original Text
The text related to the cultural heritage 'Aldabra Atoll' has mentioned 'Species' in the following places:
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| [6] As there are no surface freshwater sources on Aldabra, the interests of the explorers (no proof of any explorer's visit prior to 1742) was only to exploit the species of tortoise, turtle and fish, and not to inhabit the atoll. | WIKI |
| Introduction of invasive species was banned, faunal species were protected under law, and active research on the ecology and biodiversity of the atoll was undertaken by the Royal Society of London from the middle of the 1970s. | WIKI |
| There are 307 species of animals and plants on Aldabra. | WIKI |
| There have been recorded 273 species of flowering plants, shrubs, and ferns on the atoll. | WIKI |
| [6][23] This flora includes 19 endemic species and 22 species that are only common to neighboring islands, and several of these species are on the IUCN Red List. | WIKI |
| There are seven species of mangrove occurring on Aldabra, three of which are rarely occurring species. | WIKI |
| These include 'Mangliye blan' or white mangrove (Avicennia marina) which grows to 12 metres (39xc2xa0ft), 'Mangliye lat' or black mangrove (Bruguiera gymnorhiza) which grows to 18 metres (59xc2xa0ft) in a conical shape, 'Mangliye zonn' (Ceriops tagal) which grows to 7 metres (23xc2xa0ft) with a buttressed trunk, and 'Mangliye rouz' or red mangrove (Rhizophora mucronata) which is the tallest species up to 20 metres (66xc2xa0ft) in height. | WIKI |
| Aldabra has a large population of the world's largest terrestrial arthropod, the coconut crab (Birgus latro); and hosts the white-throated rail, the only surviving flightless rail species in the Indian Ocean. | WIKI |
| Three extant species of lizards occur, the skink Cryptoblepharus boutonii and the geckos Phelsuma abbotti and Hemidactylus mercatorius. | WIKI |
| Pleistocene fossils also indicate the former presence of an Oplurus iguana and other skink and gecko species. | WIKI |
| [39] There are 1,000 species of insects, many of them endemic. | WIKI |
| [6] Many species of butterflies also flutter around Aldabra. | WIKI |
| Endemic birds include the Aldabra drongo (Dicrurus aldabranus), the Aldabran subspecies of the white-throated rail (Dryolimnas cuvieri aldabranus), the last surviving flightless bird of the Indian Ocean region, and the endemic Aldabra fody (Foudia aldabrana),[23] The islands are important breeding grounds for thousands of seabirds, including several species of tern, red-tailed tropicbirds, white-tailed tropicbirds, red-footed boobies, and the world's second largest breeding populations of great and lesser frigate birds. | WIKI |
| At least 13 species of cetaceans, including dolphins, orcas, and especially humpback whales,[46][47] have been known in the waters. | WIKI |
| Invasive alien species such as rats, cats and goats that were introduced in the past threaten the native biodiversity of the atoll. | WIKI |
| [6] Based on the evaluation process, UNESCO inscribed the site, a legally protected special reserve of 35,000 hectares (86,000 acres), on the list of World Heritage Sites under three criteria: Criterion (vii): Aldabra Atoll encompasses a large expanse of relatively untouched natural beauty where a number of important animal species and some plant species thrive, along with remarkable land formations, and its process provides a unique spectacle of natural phenomena;[6] Criterion (ix): The atoll is a superlative example of an oceanic island ecosystem in which evolutionary processes are active within a rich biota. | WIKI |
| The size and morphological diversity of the atoll has permitted the development of a variety of discrete insular communities with a high incidence of endemicity among the constituent species that are typical of island ecosystems. | WIKI |
| These wetlands support several endangered species including the increasing number of turtles at the atoll, dugongs and many other bird, fish and invertebrate species. | WIKI |
| Within the atoll, paved walking paths exist from the village of La Gigi, which leads to a promontory from where scenic views of the large lagoon (during low tides) and the mangrove species are seen. | WIKI |
| The size and morphological diversity of the atoll has permitted the development of a variety of discrete insular communities with a high incidence of endemicity among the constituent species. | UNESCO |
| The pristine fringing reef system and coral habitat are in excellent health and distinguished by their intactness and the sheer abundance and size of species contained within them. | UNESCO |
| As such, Aldabra displays an almost intact ecosystem, sustaining naturally viable populations of all key species. | UNESCO |
| Whilst the property displays an almost intact ecosystem, protection and management need to address the constant threats posed by invasive alien species, climate change and oil spills, particularly in the event that oil exploration increases in the wider region. | UNESCO |