Mauritian Wildlife Foundation

16/06/2026

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05/06/2026

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲

On the 05th June, as we celebrate the World Environment Day, we were delighted to welcome staff from Constance Belle Mare Plage to Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve for a meaningful weeding and potting activity. Together, they helped contribute to the restoration of the island’s precious coastal ebony forest.
Their recent support for the Olive White-eye conservation programme is also helping protect one of Mauritius’ endangered endemic birds. During the visit, participants had the chance to discover the islet’s extraordinary biodiversity, including the Pink Pigeon, Mauritius Fody, Aldabra giant tortoises, and endemic reptiles such as Telfair’s skink.
At the same time, another team from the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation joined an exhibition at Queen Elizabeth College in Rose Hill, organised by the National Parks and Conservation Service. As part of a wider school series that began on 22nd May at GMD Atchia State Secondary School, this initiative continues to inspire young people to value and protect Mauritius’ unique biodiversity.

04/06/2026

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲!
We are recruiting 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐬
𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟
Exciting opportunity to work on conservation projects run by the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation
The work is multidisciplinary with fauna, flora, Ecotours and Education
Collaborating with a dynamic Field team from various backgrounds
Practical and theoretical training in species conservation
Paid internship with appropriate work tools and equipment
Get more details and Apply now on https://www.mauritian-wildlife.org/jobs by latest on 4th July 2026

28/05/2026

𝐄𝐜𝐡𝐨 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐍𝐨.𝟒𝟕
We are excited to share the latest edition of our newsletter, Echo News No.47with you. Keep up to date with the conservation work being carried out at the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation.
Please click on the following link to access and download it from our website.
Link to Echo News No.47: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/YKLRtbjtb40m3UDK?ref=Link
Link to previous Echo News edition: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/BXD6iVjaauPbUqSG?ref=Link
You can also view our website www.mauritian-wildlife.org to stay connected with our projects and regular updates.
We hope you enjoy the reading!

As we celebrated Bat Appreciation Day on 17th April, we wanted to shed some light on the Rodrigues Fruit Bat (Pteropus rodricensis), a unique species found only on Rodrigues. The species is believed t

26/05/2026

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22/05/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲

𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

On the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity, celebrated this 22 May under the theme “Acting Locally for Global Impact,” the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF) highlights how knowledge sharing and collaboration across islands can strengthen conservation efforts.
Under the project “Conservation et restauration de la forêt du massif forestier d’Analalava et diversification durable des sources de revenus des communautés locales par le développement de l’agroforesterie en périphérie forestière” funded by the Varuna programme, a team from the MWF, from both Rodrigues and Mauritius, recently undertook an exchange visit to Madagascar with Floribis, a society engaged in the production of essential oils from vanilla, vetiver, and other plants. The Varuna programme, implemented by Expertise France and financed by AFD (Agence Française de Développement), aims to halt biodiversity loss in the southwestern Indian Ocean.
Through field visits and hands-on learning, the team explored plantation sites as well as remarkable natural areas, including a private park in Antalaha, Madagascar.
To read the complete article, click on this link https://www.mauritian-wildlife.org/news/2026-05-22/international-day-for-biological-diversity--acting-locally-learning-and-sharing-regionally-and-contributing-to-global-biodiversity-conservation

16/05/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭

The Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF) was pleased to take part in the reception held on Friday 8 May at the Atrium de Telfair in Moka, organised in the context of Europe Day, celebrated each year on 9 May. This occasion reflects the foundations of the European Union (EU), built on cooperation, peace and solidarity, values that continue to inspire partnerships around the world.
During the exhibition, MWF had the opportunity to meet and interact with guests, sharing more about its conservation work. Representatives engaged with visitors, speaking about EU-supported initiatives alongside other projects led by the Foundation. A presentation brought together images from the Mondrain Reserve in Henrietta, as well as work carried out in Anse Quitor and Grande Montagne Nature Reserves in Rodrigues. Striking photos of endemic species were also displayed, helping to bring Mauritius’ unique biodiversity to life.
This collaboration with the European Union continues to play an important role in supporting MWF’s work. Current funding for the extension of the Mondrain Nature Reserve runs until 2029, while support for conservation actions in Grande Montagne and Anse Quitor in Rodrigues, which concluded in 2025, has helped strengthen habitat restoration and species protection.
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15/05/2026

𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲

𝐀 𝐥𝐚 𝐝𝐞́𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐮𝐱 𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞́𝐦𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐬

À l’occasion de la ‘Endangered Species Day’ célébrée aujourd’hui, la Mauritian Wildlife Foundation souhaite mettre en lumière deux espèces de papillons endémiques des Mascareignes, 𝐸𝑜𝑜𝑝ℎ𝑦𝑙𝑎 𝑔𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑢𝑚 et 𝐸𝑜𝑜𝑝ℎ𝑦𝑙𝑎 𝑟𝑒𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑠. Ces deux espèces appartiennent au même genre et sont visibles à Maurice et à La Réunion. Elles ont toutes deux étés observés à Cluny, dans le sud-est du pays, sur un terrain privé à proximité d’un cours d’eau, grâce à l’installation d’un piège lumineux.
Ces papillons, mesurant environ 15 mm, ont la particularité de vivre en milieu aquatique : leurs larves possèdent des branchies trachéennes leur permettant de respirer sous l’eau. Elles se nourrissent principalement de plantes d’eau douce (macrophytes), telles que les nénuphars (𝑁𝑦𝑚𝑝ℎ𝑎𝑒𝑎 𝑠𝑝𝑝), les potamots (𝐴𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑡𝑜𝑛 𝑚𝑎𝑑𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑠) ou encore les lentilles d’eau telles que 𝐿𝑒𝑚𝑛𝑎 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑝𝑢𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑎.
To read the complete article, click on this link https://www.mauritian-wildlife.org/news/2026-05-15/endangers-species-day--a-la-dcouverte-de-deux-papillons-endmiques-des-mascareignes