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| | Overview - Mauritius Country Guide - World Travel Guide |
 | | Mauritius and its neighbouring islands were captured by the British in 1810 and formally ceded by the 1814 Treaty of Paris. |
 | | Mauritius' ecological decisions are usually under scrutiny, since this is an island made famous for its extinct bird, the Dodo, wiped out when human arrivals on the island brought livestock, which hunted the Dodo, and cleared forest space, destroying the Dodo's home. |
 | | Now, Mauritius is full of birdwatching spots, where rare and interesting birds can be glimpsed, and this is a side of the island that has been eagerly promoted. |
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