What is Hawaii's wildlife?

Our nearshore waters provide habitat for a number of marine mammals – whales, dolphins, and the endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal. Hawai'i is also home to sea turtles, dozens of seabird species, and a host of distinctive endemic forest birds, which are found nowhere else on earth but within our shrinking native forests.

1. Are there monkeys in Hawaii?
2. What animal is Hawaii known for?
3. Are sharks in Hawaii?
4. Are there really no snakes in Hawaii?
5. Are there rats in Hawaii?
6. Is it illegal to take dead coral from Hawaii?
7. Do gorillas live in Hawaii?
8. What predators live on Hawaii?
9. Are toucans in Hawaii?
10. What animal does not exist in Hawaii?
11. What is a mongoose?
12. What is Hawaii's state bird?
13. Are sharks attracted to urine?
14. Are whales in Hawaii?
15. Are there alligators in Hawaii?

Are there monkeys in Hawaii?

There are no monkeys in Hawaii. Hawaii's indigenous animals, those that are native to the island, include the hoary bat, the Hawaiian state bird, the...

What animal is Hawaii known for?

The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is officially recognized as the official aquatic mammal of Hawaii, but it is also often considered the official overall state animal. Given the island's deep connection with the ocean and related species it is easy to see why.

Are sharks in Hawaii?

There are about forty species of sharks that occur in Hawaiian waters, ranging in size from the deep-water pygmy shark (about 8 inches) to the whale shark (up to 50 feet or more). About eight species are somewhat common in nearshore waters.

Are there really no snakes in Hawaii?

Hawaii has several species of protected and endangered birds. Hawaii has no native snakes, and it's illegal to own the animals in the islands.

Are there rats in Hawaii?

The most common rat species associated with complaints in Hawaii are the roof rat (Rattus rattus) and the Norway Rat (Rattus norvegicus). The roof rat is an excellent climber and is found inhabiting trees, roof spaces and attics. ... Both species will range up to 150 feet from their harborage.

Is it illegal to take dead coral from Hawaii?

Now, Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 171-58.5 prohibits “the mining or taking of sand, dead coral or coral rubble, rocks, soil or other marine deposits seaward from the shoreline.” There are limited exceptions, such as for approved projects to replenish a beach, respond to a natural disaster or clear a canal, as well ...

Do gorillas live in Hawaii?

In Hawaii, gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, and gibbons are heavily regulated because of their dual status as both endangered/threatened species and restricted animals.

What predators live on Hawaii?

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There are no large predators or snakes, and there are few plants that will cause irritation when hiking (no poison oak or ivy, for example). However, other hazards still exist. The main culprit we've come across in the animal world is actually an arthropod; the centipede.

Are toucans in Hawaii?

Toucans are found in tropical and subtropical forests in South America;, mainly in Brazil, Paraguay Argentina, and Bolivia. There are about 40 different species of toucans.

What animal does not exist in Hawaii?

To put it in perspective, Hawaii has no poisonous land snakes, bears, crocodiles, hippos, leopards, komodo dragons, hyenas, lions, tigers, poisonous dart frogs, rhinos, etc.

What is a mongoose?

A mongoose is any of nearly three dozen species of small bold predatory carnivores found mainly in Africa but also in southern Asia and southern Europe. Mongooses are noted for their audacious attacks on highly venomous snakes, such as king cobras.

What is Hawaii's state bird?

The official state bird of Hawaii is the nēnē, also known as the Hawaiian goose. This species of goose is thought to have evolved from the Canada goose which likely arrived on the Hawaiian islands about 500,000 years ago.

Are sharks attracted to urine?

Sharks have a keen sense of smell and are also hungry little buggers. So they are most tempted by the sweet smell of your bodily fluids, urine or blood, both can smell quite tasty.

Are whales in Hawaii?

On the island of Hawaii, whales are often seen along the shores of the Kohala Coast, as well as Hilo Bay on the east side of the island. The Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site is another great viewing spot, with its sweeping, elevated views near Kawaihae Harbor.

Are there alligators in Hawaii?

“At the time, you could purchase alligators that were maybe 12 inches long for like 20 bucks in places like Florida or California,” says Cravalho. ... But, in Hawai'i, we do not have alligators in the wild,” says Cravalho. “Well, we shouldn't have alligators in the wild.”