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The Cocos Buff-banded Rail (Gallirallus philippensis andrewsi) is a subspecies found only on North Keeling Island, having gone extinct on South Keeling. Its survival depends entirely on the pristine, predator-free environment of the national park.
Unlike Antigua's sanctuary, Barbuda's donkeys live in the wild, descendants of animals brought over centuries ago. They are an iconic part of the island's landscape, often seen grazing alongside roads and in open fields.
