On Niue, the uga or coconut crab lives in holes and crevices on the forest floor, climbing high into the tops of coconut palms to feed. A prized delicacy, the crab is vulnerable to overharvesting and has disappeared from many Pacific Islands. Preserving it in the wild, as an object of interest for ecotourism, may help its survival.
KAREN KOOL
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Forest and Bird, Issue 298, 1 November 2000, Page 11
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60On Niue, the uga or coconut crab lives in holes and crevices on the forest floor, climbing high into the tops of coconut palms to feed. A prized delicacy, the crab is vulnerable to overharvesting and has disappeared from many Pacific Islands. Preserving it in the wild, as an object of interest for ecotourism, may help its survival. KAREN KOOL Forest and Bird, Issue 298, 1 November 2000, Page 11
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