Tag: wildlife

Nene in Hawaii: The World’s Rarest Goose

“Nene Crossing!” “Watch out for Nene!” It seems like Nene in Hawaii get the royal treatment. And as an endangered, native species, they deserve it! Learn more about these protected geese, and then get ready to spot one on your next Hawaii vacation! What is the Hawaiian Nene? The Nene bird is a species of […]

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Wallaby Hawaii: A Curious Critter and Its Parakeet Friend

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 […]

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