Category: Hawaii Animals & Nature

There is a handful of animal species native to Hawaii and Hawaii waters that residents take particular delight in spotting. Sadly, part of the reason for that is because those species are endangered and their populations have diminished significantly due to human activity. That fact alone makes observing one of those creatures in its natural […]

Did you know that you can find a wallaby in Hawaii? The non-native animal is elusive but not a threat to Hawaii’s unique ecosystem. And it’s cute! Today we’re learning about the Hawaii wallaby and another “good neighbor,” the parakeet.  An Introduced Species Invasive species pose a grave, continuing threat to Hawaii’s native flora and […]

An important part of any Hawaii vacation is getting into the outdoors to enjoy the staggering beauty of the natural landscape. Nestled at the foot of the towering Koolau Mountains in Waimanalo on Oahu’s eastern shore, Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii (THH) is a terrific way to do just that. Accredited by the Professional Association of […]

Want to see a beautiful botanical garden Hawaii offers? There are lots of great options throughout the Aloha State, and we’re sharing them today! Admiring and Learning The islands of Hawaii are notorious for lush, green, exotic beauty and it’s no wonder why so many people travel the world over to witness these tropics. You […]

Fireworms are the centipedes of the sea.  And with that said, it’s best to avoid the little ocean critters as much as possible. Simply touching their bristles will result in stinging, burning, and possibly nausea and dizziness. That’ll easily ruin a fun day at the beach.  So let’s learn about fireworms and how to avoid […]

Although it may have a difficult name to pronounce, Hoomaluhia is far from anything difficult. (Pronounced: ho-OH-mah-loo-HEE-UH). The botanical garden on the windward side of Oahu is filled with all kinds of wonderful things in nature, easily living up to its name, which translates to “peace and tranquility.” Hoomaluhia is a 400-acre oasis sandwiched between […]

On your drive up to Mauna Kea, silversword plants greet visitors eager to get to the top. They’re actually among a list of endangered plants found in Hawaii, which is why a recovery plan has been put underway to help save the silversword. ​Volunteers recently planted 100 plants on the slopes of the Hawaii Island […]

If you’re the least bit arachnophobic, you probably wouldn’t enjoy reading a post about spiders. But what if I told you just the sight of these Hawaiian spiders would brighten your day? The Happy Face Spider wears just that on its abdomen, a happy face! Down to the very fine details of arched eyebrows and […]

‘Tis the season when cherry trees bloom brightly throughout Hawaii, casting a warm pink hue over streets and neighborhoods. The delicate flowers thrive in Wahiawa on Oahu and in Waimea on the Big Island, where the weather’s just cold enough to inspire an annual bloom. The cherry season not only marks the beginning of spring, […]

ʻŌhiʻa Lehua is one of Hawaiiʻs most important trees, as its past is interwoven with so much history, and its beauty represents so much of Hawaiiʻs culture. But its future is threatened. As Rapid Ohia Death sweeps through the Island of Hawaii, the tree is becoming more treasured than ever.  Interested in learning more about […]

Just several months ago, the Honolulu Zoo welcomed baby Pumbaas into the world; now, they’ve got little Simbas running around. Three precious lion cubs came into the world this weekend, continuing the Circle of Life at the zoo. The deliveries went smoothly, according to officials, and lasted just a couple hours. This is actually the […]

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled… pee-pee-PEE? Probably one of the easiest Hawaiian words to pronounce, pipipi sounds as phonetically as it looks. They’re those tiny black snails that stick to rocks along Hawaii’s shorelines, usually between the high and low tide lines. They can also be found in ocean tide pools or rocky […]