People visit the Vallee de Mai natural reserve on Praslin island, Seychelles, June 26, 2026. The Vallee de Mai nature reserve, situated in the heart of Praslin island, preserves one of the world's largest natural forests of the endemic coco de mer palm, making it one of Seychelles' most iconic natural attractions. The reserve was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1983. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

A tourist holding a coco de mer nut poses for a photo at the Vallee de Mai natural reserve on Praslin island, Seychelles, June 26, 2026. The Vallee de Mai nature reserve, situated in the heart of Praslin island, preserves one of the world's largest natural forests of the endemic coco de mer palm, making it one of Seychelles' most iconic natural attractions. The reserve was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1983. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

People visit the Vallee de Mai natural reserve on Praslin island, Seychelles, June 26, 2026. The Vallee de Mai nature reserve, situated in the heart of Praslin island, preserves one of the world's largest natural forests of the endemic coco de mer palm, making it one of Seychelles' most iconic natural attractions. The reserve was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1983. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

People visit the Vallee de Mai natural reserve on Praslin island, Seychelles, June 26, 2026. The Vallee de Mai nature reserve, situated in the heart of Praslin island, preserves one of the world's largest natural forests of the endemic coco de mer palm, making it one of Seychelles' most iconic natural attractions. The reserve was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1983. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

Male inflorescence of the coco de mer are pictured at the Vallee de Mai natural reserve on Praslin island, Seychelles, June 26, 2026. The Vallee de Mai nature reserve, situated in the heart of Praslin island, preserves one of the world's largest natural forests of the endemic coco de mer palm, making it one of Seychelles' most iconic natural attractions. The reserve was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1983. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

Coco de mer palms are pictured at the Vallee de Mai natural reserve on Praslin island, Seychelles, June 26, 2026. The Vallee de Mai nature reserve, situated in the heart of Praslin island, preserves one of the world's largest natural forests of the endemic coco de mer palm, making it one of Seychelles' most iconic natural attractions. The reserve was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1983. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

Coco de mer nuts are pictured at the Vallee de Mai natural reserve on Praslin island, Seychelles, June 26, 2026. The Vallee de Mai nature reserve, situated in the heart of Praslin island, preserves one of the world's largest natural forests of the endemic coco de mer palm, making it one of Seychelles' most iconic natural attractions. The reserve was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1983. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

A guide introduces coco de mer nut at the Vallee de Mai natural reserve on Praslin island, Seychelles, June 26, 2026. The Vallee de Mai nature reserve, situated in the heart of Praslin island, preserves one of the world's largest natural forests of the endemic coco de mer palm, making it one of Seychelles' most iconic natural attractions. The reserve was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1983. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)