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Grand Cayman Flora & Fauna

The exotic flora of the Cayman Islands is best exemplified by the national flower, the wild banana orchid. There are actually a little over two dozen indigenous orchid species. Every March locals and visitors can enjoy the Cayman Islands Orchid Show that takes place at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park. Another national symbol is the silver thatch palm, known for its silvery underside. Mango lovers will rejoice from sampling some of the 15 different varieties of mangos grown on the islands.

There are quite a few Indigenous animal species found on the Cayman Islands, including the loggerhead and green sea turtles, tree frogs and harmless snakes. Other animal species found here are the agouti, blue iguanas and lizards, and land crabs. This destination is considered to offer some of the best scuba diving in the world. The waters are teaming with tropical marine life of all kinds set against the magnificent coral reefs scenery. The Cayman Parrot, Cayman's national bird, is but one of the 180 plus species of birds that have been identified. Common sightings also include the Antillean Grackle, the smooth-billed Ani, the Green-backed Heron, the Yellow-crowned Night Heron, the Snowy Egret and the Bananaquit.