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pic Fiji Burrowing Snake, Bola - Ogmodon vitianus
A cryptic burrowing snake, endemic to Viti Levu; mainly found in the Namosi Province. Listed as Vulnerable by IUCN. Click here

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Newsletter - 16-07-08

Blind Snake Found on Taveuni 07/01/08
A blind snake has been found on Taveuni, the first for over a century
Disney supports the Fiji Petrel Project 14/06/08
NatureFiji-MareqetiViti has been awareded a grant by the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund
Sago Palm Sustainable Use Workshops 10/06/08
Any one interested may attend the workshops
200 Sago Palms felled each week for the Palm Heart Tr 07/06/08
A report has been prepared on the Palm Heart Trade which reveals alarming statistics
No Sign of the Fiji Petrel 31/07/08
The first chumming expedition to observe petrels at sea failed to reveal the enigmatic Fiji Petrel, but the Polynesian Storm Petrel returns after 132
Funding for the Fiji Petrel Secured from the Disney Foundation 07/06/08
Further funding for the Fiji Petrel project has been secured, this time from the prestigious Disney Foundation
New snake species unveiled at our first AGM 02/09/08
Dedicated member wins an original George Bennet painting
NatureFiji-MareqetiViti AGM 21/08/08
...exciting upcoming events and opportunities for our members!!
Fiji Petrel, Kacaunigau, specimen made into a study 27/08/07
Dr Walter Boles of the Australian Museum prepares Fiji Petrel study skin
Red-throated Lorikeet Survey Fails 14/03/08
Two weeks of intensive survey for the Critically Endangered Red-throated Lorikeet failed to find it