False killer whales are the fourth-largest member of the oceanic dolphin family (Delphinidae). They live in temperate and tropical oceans throughout the world. They probably got their name ‘false killer whale’ (scientific pseudorca) because of similar skull characteristics and the similarity … Read more
The Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) is the second-largest animal on the planet right after the Blue whale. They can grow to around 25 meters in length and weigh over 60 tons. Just like its big cousin, it is a cosmopolite … Read more
Most people have probably know the TV series “Flipper” where the main animal protagonist is a trained bottlenose dolphin. Bottlenose dolphins are some of the most common and well-known members of the Dolphin family. Bottlenose dolphins in the Fiji Islands … Read more
Fiji Weather The year-round weather in the Fiji Islands is that of a mild tropical maritime climate with no extreme heat or cold. The average daily temperature around the Fiji Islands varies by only a few degrees. This is caused … Read more
Whale sharks in the Fiji Islands (Rhincodon typus) The whale shark inhabits all tropical and temperate oceans. It lives pelagic in the open seas, usually in the upper water column where plankton is plentiful. It is a slow-moving filter-feeding shark … Read more
A brief summary of the formation of the Fiji Islands The oldest rock in Fiji is about 35 Million years old and is found in Western Viti Levu. They formed in the Late Eocene when the Pacific plate got pushed … Read more
The wonderful, tropical islands of Fiji have many white beaches, turquoise water, and a culture of their own. In the old days called the “Cannibal Islands” is Fiji today one of the more modern Melanesian countries. The people of Fiji … Read more
Gifted with towering palm trees, sunny weather, and pristine beaches, Fiji is a picture of paradise in more ways than one. It is a favorite amongst people who love sun, sea, and sand. It is also a top choice for … Read more
The transport within Fiji is well served by local airlines that provide domestic flights in Fiji often directly onward after international arrivals. The airline operates smaller aircraft’s that allow spectacular island views during the flight. Fiji Airways and Northern Air are the … Read more
The Nautilus (Nautilidae) is a mollusk of the cephalopod family (Cephalopoda), which also includes squid, octopus, and cuttlefish. The Nautiluses differ from the other cephalopods living today by a number of features, mainly by the large, hard outer shell that … Read more