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| | French Colonies - Wallis and Futuna, Part 1 |
 | | The primary fauna are pigs and breeding hens (introduced by man), but one may also observe a number of bird species such as terns, gannets (related to the tropical booby), and frigates (birds-of-prey which often steal the catch of other seabirds, or eat eggs, chicks, and young turtles). |
 | | The islands are also home to a local species of flying fox (fruit bat) known as peka, as well as two species of geckoes, and two kinds of lizards. |
 | | The lagoons off Wallis and Alofi abound in multi-colored fish (such as the clown), and one can even spot rays (related to the skate, shark and chimaera), tortoises and dolphins. |
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