Tag: Nature Fiji

Emerging into the light of science By Saruul Enkhbold Every eight years, the upland forests of Fiji’s main island, Viti Levu, host one of the region’s most enigmatic natural events. The Nanai cicadas—large, rust-coloured insects known for their distinctive call—surface in synchronised numbers after spending most of a decade underground. While their sound is familiar […]

By Sanjeshni Kumar, Pasifika Environews In the lush forests of Fiji, the Red-throated Lorikeet (Charmosyna amabilis), known locally as the Kulawai, was once a familiar sight. This small, shy bird, easily distinguished by its striking red throat and vibrant green plumage, flitted among the islands of Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Ovalau, and Taveuni. But today, […]