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Before You Visit<\/strong> Marine Life\u00a0<\/strong> Land Creatures<\/strong> Birdlife<\/strong> Get more info and book with best price at Hard Rock Hotel Maldives here >><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
\nReady for a wildlife adventure like no other? Look to stay at private resorts like Hard Rock Hotel Maldives<\/a>\u00a0 which offer snorkelling and diving experiences to encounter the many marine marvels. Across from this property is the Marine Discovery Centre at CROSSROADS Maldives which provides visitors with more in-depth insights; you can also get involved in a coral propagation programme and other initiatives to join a growth band of \u2018superheroes\u2019 striving to protect the ocean and its marine life!<\/p>\n
\nThe reason for mentioning snorkelling and diving among the things to do near Hard Rock Hotel Maldives\u00a0 is that the waters that surround the nation\u2019s islands can be termed a bustling underwater metropolis! With over 2,000 species of fish, including vibrant parrotfish, stealthy sharks and majestic manta rays, every journey beneath the waves is a spectacle. Other denizens of the deep here include slow-and-steady tortoises, playful dolphins and magnificent whales, all swimming wild and free.<\/p>\n
\nWhile the Maldives may be made up of 99% water (yes, that\u2019s a FACT!), the many scattered islands that make up the remaining 1% of land are home to a few fascinating land-based wildlife. On your holiday, be on the lookout to spot the elusive Indian flying fox; these fruit bats might not wear capes, but they will get your attention! The country is also home to hermit crabs, garden shrews, geckos, garden lizards and frogs each part of a delicate island ecosystem.<\/p>\n
\nNo list of Maldives wildlife would be complete without mentioning the avian residents of paradise. Since the country is surrounded by the Indian Ocean, many migratory pelagic birds can be seen here. Birdwatchers will be thrilled to know that more than 100 bird species have been spotted including sandpipers, white-breasted waterhens, white terns, shrikes, herons, frigatebirds and more. So, don\u2019t forget to keep your eyes peeled and your camera ready for these high-flying celebrities of the sky!<\/p>\n