8 Islands Ruled By Animals 

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27 August 2024

Not all of the Earth is ruled by humans as several islands in the world have become havens for unique animal populations, with certain species thriving in remarkable numbers 

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Here are 8 island destinations across the globe where pigs, cats, rabbits and other animals rule 

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Miyajima in Japan, also known as “Deer Island”, is home to more than 1,000 Sika deer. Here, deer roam freely throughout the island and even interact with visitors

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Assateague Island in the US is best known for its herds of feral horses, per Travel and Leisure magazine. This island is also a bird sanctuary

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Ainoshima Island, also called ‘Cat Island', has more feline inhabitants than humans. Here, cats freely roam the streets, thriving due to the island's low human population 

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Duiker Island in South Africa is home to approximately 6,000 seals. The piles of seals, in particular, are what attract day trips from Hout Bay 

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Macquarie Island, an Australian Antarctic Territory that's part of Tasmania, houses an estimated 4 million penguins in all 

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Big Major Cay, which is also known as Pig Beach, is famous for its swimming pigs. This white, sandy beach in the Bahamas is only accessible by boat 

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Okunoshima in Japan is renowned for its thousands of wild rabbits that roam freely across the small island 

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Kauai, a Hawaiian paradise perfect for beach lovers, is home to thousands of feral chickens. These birds, many with bright, eye-catching feathers, have taken over the island

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