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Islands of Wonder

The Return of the White Tern

White terns were once revered by the ancient Polynesians who believed that the sight of this bird with a bill full of fish was a sign of nearby land. Though it’s believed that the arrival of humans resulted in the near extinction of this animal, in the last 60 years their numbers have risen from a single pair to over 2,000 birds across Honolulu.

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The most remote island chain on Earth, Hawaii is a haven for wildlife.
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In Borneo, the struggle to survive is the secret to its great diversity of life.
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Explore Madagascar, the oldest island on Earth, where life has evolved in unique ways.
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