Hawaii fauna - the Hawaiian animals

Hawaii Fauna

Animals in Hawaii

Since Hawaii's native fauna ( see more photos ) evolved in the absence of predators or competitors, they did not develop natural defenses such as thorns, poisons, or camouflage. The first Polynesian settlers arrived in Hawaii around 500 A.D. who brought pigs, horses, sheep, goats and dogs with them. Scientists believe that at that time, the Hawaiian Islands were...