Summary:
- Great Nicobar Island is the southernmost and largest of the Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean, located near the Andaman Islands.
- The island is home to a unique and diverse ecosystem, including several endangered and threatened species such as the Nicobar megapode, Nicobar shrew, and Nicobar tree shrew.
- However, the island faces threats from development projects, including a proposed international transhipment hub and a military base, which could have significant environmental impacts on the fragile ecosystem.