Hawaii’s Eco

Take a Peek at Hawaii’s Endearing Animals

Each country has diverse species of animals to boast of. Hawaii also offers a wide selection of rare and extinct animals native only to its beautiful islands.

Tourists could be startled to see a number of different animals in the wild, particularly when riding on a safari helicopter tour. It is not unusual to catch a glimpse of Hawaiian boars and boats running and living freely in the flourishing forests. Since majority of the Hawaiian Islands is inaccessible by foot, a helicopter ride would be the best way to observe these wonderful creatures.

These animals are also favorite targets of local hunters in the island, in particular the Hawaiian pigs that could grow to an enormous size. The pigs are the main dish featured in the famous Hawaiian luau celebrations where a lot of tourists participate in.

Another enormous animal that could be seen from the helicopter, lookouts, or by cruises is the humpback whale. Originally coming from the cold waters of Alaska, these whales go to Hawaii every year not just to experience a warmer climate but primarily to mate, frolic, and give birth to their young. They do not eat anything while in Hawaii. Instead, even before they begin their journey in Hawaii, they fill up their stomachs with small fish, and they depend solely on their fat reserves to survive.

The humpback whales travel in groups, making it easier for tourists to spot them. However, not all travelers are lucky enough to catch sight of these whales. The winter season, which covers December to May are the best months to witness these amazing mammoths. Just seeing these giants swim together could be wonderful enough for any traveler. But watching them jump out of the water and do some tricks would be an even more incredible sight.

When tourists visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, they would surely be thrilled to look at colorful peacocks, pheasants, and wild turkeys. Tourists would also be able to gaze at Hawaii’s official bird, which is the endangered Hawaiian Nene Goose.

A Hawaiian monk seal taking a nap on the shore is a common scene for tourists to see on Kauai Beach. Some of these seals also loiter around a few of Oahu’s, Big Island’s, and Waikiki’s beaches. Most of them are already extinct and exist only in Hawaii.

There are also a number of sea turtles scattered along the shore, especially at Punaluu Beach on the Big Island. Honu, the Hawaiian green sea turtle, usually brings himself up on the beaches to bathe under the sun.

But no matter how adorable and beautiful these creatures may seem, tourists should still take some safety measures. It is advised that travelers should not dare touch, feed, or swim with any animals for their own safety. Tourists should carefully read guidelines that might warn them about what they can and cannot do in a certain place in Hawaii.

Many animal species could only be found in Hawaii. Being able to take a glimpse of some of these wonderful animals is such an awesome experience for travelers to bring home with them.