There is no doubt that humans are the most numerous species in the world. They are found in every corner of the earth, and most places on the earth have traces of human involvement.
But did you know that there are magical islands where the number of animals far outnumbers humans? In other words, these islands are almost occupied by animals! If you don’t believe it, just take a look with the editor.
Cat Island, New York, USA/Japan
Perhaps because the cat people’s plan to rule the earth is quietly being implemented, there are actually two cat islands in the world! They are located on Tonawanda Island in New York, USA and Tashiro Island in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
Tonawanda Island is simply a paradise for cat lovers, with hundreds of cats living on this land covering an area of 430,000 square meters. Although these cats are cute, they also cause a lot of trouble to local residents.
Thanks to a fundraiser called Operation Cat Island, local cats are being neutered and neutered. The event increased the popularity of Cat Island, and many people came to visit it. Most of the cats on the island have been adopted and found their forever homes.
Japan's Tashiro Island is more famous than New York's Tonawanda Island. This island is home to stray cats. There are only about a hundred residents in Tashirojima, and the number of cats far exceeds the local population.
Local people believe that feeding stray cats will bring them wealth and good luck, so it is not surprising that these cute cats can thrive and grow here.
How did the ancestors of these cats come to Tashiro Island? It is said that in the late 19th century, most residents on the island made a living by raising silkworms and weaving cloth. However, rats often destroyed the woven cloth. The locals raised cats to reduce the number of rats. Over time, the number of cats increased.
So far, the number of local cats is almost six times the number of people!
Isle of Dogs, Costa Rica
Costa Rica has beautiful beaches and mesmerizing scenery. A small island here is even a paradise for dog lovers! There are currently about a thousand dogs on this small island called Territorio de Zaguates (meaning "the country of stray dogs").
This island is privately planned and operated by personnel from a dog protection organization. Dogs will never be euthanized here. In order to control the number of dogs, the staff has sterilized all the dogs on the island. Dog adoption information will also be posted online to find forever owners for the dogs.
And the Dog Island is free and open to everyone. Visitors can play with the dogs on the island. If you have a favorite dog, as long as you meet the adoption conditions, you can take one home directly!
Rabbit Island, Japan
In addition to Cat Island, Japan also has Rabbit Island kunoshima (meaning "Okuno Island"). This island is located in the Japanese Inland Sea. Visitors can take a short passenger boat to the island. They can also camp, walk, visit unique buildings on the island, and most importantly, play with these fluffy little rabbits!
There are many, many rabbits here, with different coat colors and different body shapes. Although these rabbits are all hares, they are not afraid of humans at all and are very docile. You can touch their fur and take photos with them!
As for how these rabbits came to the island, there are many local legends. The most popular reason is that in 1971, some elementary school students released eight rabbits on Okuno Island. Because there were no natural enemies of the little rabbits on the island and there was sufficient food, the eight rabbits quickly multiplied to more than a thousand.
Kashima, Japan
Japan not only has Cat Island and Rabbit Island, but also a beautiful deer paradise on Miyajima, a small island in Hiroshima Bay. Thousands of sika deer stroll leisurely on the streets. These cute little deer are very friendly to humans and are not afraid of humans. They will walk with people.
Some tourists are feeding the deer, while others are taking photos. These cute little elves have become the main source of income for the local people.
Pig Island, Bahamas
Big Major Cay (meaning "Big Cay Island") in the Bahamas is a dream place for pig lovers. This uninhabited island is located in Exuma, Bahamas. There are many cute and adorable piglets on the island.
These pigs may be the happiest pigs in the world, because all they have to do every day is to eat, play in the warm and clear sea, and sleep on the beach when they are tired.
Legend has it that the ancestors of these pigs were thrown to the island by a group of sailors. These sailors originally wanted to kill the pigs for meat, but luckily, the sailors never returned after throwing the pigs on the island.
The pigs survive by relying on food discarded by passing ships. Moreover, these pigs are not afraid of strangers. They will actively ask for food from tourists and swim with them. Many people come to this island just to see these cute pigs.
Niu Island, India
Indian cows may be the happiest cows in the world, because Indians regard cows as the most sacred animals. As a result, they are not in danger of being slaughtered.
The cows on this island also live a very happy life. They don’t have to work from morning to night. They have a delicious breakfast in the morning. Then, the cows go for a walk on the beach in groups. If they feel too hot, they will take a warm bath in the sea..
This kind of life may be envied by many people, right?
The above are the islands occupied by various magical animals. Although their numbers are huge, unlike humans, there is no huge competitive pressure. On the contrary, they live better than humans. It is really enviable. The editor also hopes that after retirement, he can retire comfortably on a small island in the sea~