Takutea as seen from International Space Station
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TAKUTEA - A small uninhabited island only 9 miles north-west of Atiu. Because it is only one-half square mile in size and has a very dangerous landing at the north-west corner of the reef, it has been designated a wildlife sanctuary, mainly for thr red-tailed tropic birds and red-footed Boobies. Copra cutters visit once a year to cut coconuts from the trees and a quantity of the tail feathers of the tropic birds. Visitation is only possible with government approval.
31/Mar/1777 Atiu and Takutea in the Cook Islands discovered by Captain James Cook.
Source: http://www.captaincooksociety.com
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