Positioned two kilometres west of Praslin, Cousin Island is a small island of Seychelles covered with beautiful indigenous woodland, mangroves, freshwater swamps, a marine reserve, stunning coral reefs, and fringed by a long sandy beach - a wonderland for nature enthusiasts. Animal lovers will be particularly excited to visit Cousin for its wildlife. The island is home to the highest density of lizards per hectare in the world and is one of the best-protected sites for nesting Hawksbill turtles (and occasionally green turtles), Aldabra Giant Tortoises, and the most diverse fish population of any reserve in the granitic islands. Bird lovers will also delight in the feathered inhabitants, of which there are five endemic land species and 300 000 nesting seabirds.