The Animal Kingdom

Who runs the world? Well, in some travel destinations, it is crabs, pigs, and even rabbits run amok on a small island in Japan. In fact, there are some territories where humans are powerless to their cute little faces and weird and wonderful antics. We take a look at the travel experiences you can have with wild inhabitants in some unique locations on earth.

Pig Island, Bahamas

We all know that pigs can’t fly, but in the Bahamas, they can SWIM! On the aptly named Pig Island, swimming pigs are everywhere, and can even be found to prey on innocent human visitors…

Rabbit Island, Japan

Located in Japan, Okunoshima (Rabbit Island) is the rabbits’ homeland. Due to the demolishment of a World War II chemical weapons testing site, rabbits were left to breed and have become the major inhabitants of the island. Having a date with billions of rabbits, bringing a carrot will definitely make you the most lovable person on this island.

Marine Iguana, Galapagos Islands

Due to a lack of natural predators in the past, the marina iguana has been able to run riot on the Galapagos Islands. Laying on the beaches all day sunning themselves, they are very relaxed in the presence of humans and have a hilarious habit of sneezing. Just make sure to be polite and say “bless you!” Here’s a video of people longing for this poor little iguana to sneeze.

Christmas Island Red Crab

Beware of trillions of crab claws! With a crab population that is five times larger than the human population of London, the spectacular view of red crab migration on Christmas Island can amaze even the most experienced of traveller. Occurring during October and November, you can capture one of the best sights of them scurrying from Hugh’s Dale Waterfall, which is also an outstanding area of natural beauty.

Cassowary, Australia

Due to their rareness, endangered cassowaries, of which there are only 2000 left in Australia, always trigger flashlights whenever they show up. However, having the look of a prehistoric flightless bird with the talons to match, you won’t want to get to close. At a gigantic 2metres high, the cassowary is the third largest and heaviest bird on earth. Watch the video below to understand the fear that they can evoke.