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The Zanzibar Archipelago is perhaps the world's most exotic island chain. It is a beloved holiday destination, but bizarre creatures lurk everywhere.

Zanzibar: Land of Giants

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Islands can be home to the most extreme examples of life, as nature evolves in the most dramatic way. Sometimes isolated for hundreds of thousands of years, pockets of individuals adapt to survive, fueling a rapid and continuous evolution of new species.

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The Caribbean is a tropical paradise. Each of the over 7,000 islands are different, and each has its own unique wildlife.

Caribbean: The Wild Side of Paradise

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The Galapagos archipelago’s wilderness is so pristine and rich in life it altered our entire view of the natural world.

Galapagos: Darwin's Eden

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Sri Lanka is an island that defies convention. It’s less than 75,000 km sq in size, but it has enough wildlife to rival a continent.

Sri Lanka: Monsoon Island

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Off the coast of West Scotland is the Hebrides archipelago. Isolation from the mainland makes it a perfect breeding ground for millions of creatures.

The Hebrides: Land of Legends

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Japan’s 7,000 islands stretch for over 2,400 km and cover an incredible range of climates. Winters and summers can be extreme depending on the region.

Japan: Islands of Extremes

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The Anavilhanas and Mariuá archipelagos in the Amazon spend half of the year flooded. The resulting islands contain some very unusual creatures.

Amazon River Islands: The Floating Forest

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Vancouver Island is the North American Pacific Coast’s largest island. Its glacier-fed rivers and creeks provide the ideal habitat for salmon.

Vancouver Island: River of Life

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The Philippines are adorned with forests containing predatory plants and rivers that have carved one of the world’s most spectacular cave systems.

Philippines: Islands of Mystery

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The Falkland’s archipelago lies 460 km from mainland South America. Its rugged mountains and expansive coasts are home to iconic wildlife.

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