Fauna and Flora
Rabbits and lizards abound on the island as do a wide variety of seabirds, especially cormorants, guillemots and herons. The vegetation is particularly rich in magnolias, medlars and quince trees. Cedars, oak and apple trees can also be seen as well as exotic varieties of bamboo, myrtle and mimosa. There is a large orchard in the southern part of the island as well as a tropical garden with a giant bamboo plantation, magnolia and fuchsia.
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