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What kinds of wildlife live on Tokelauās atolls?
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The wildlife found on the atolls of Tokelau is relatively limited due to the territory's small size and isolation. The animal life on these coral atolls includes:
- Rats
- Lizards
- Seabirds
- Migratory birds
In addition to these land-based animals, the surrounding lagoons are home to various fishes and crustaceans, which are caught by the local population for subsistence consumption.1