Hawai'ian Plants and AnimalsHawai'ian plants and animals began to evolve over 70 million years ago in near complete isolation. Over 90% of native terrestrial flora and fauna in Hawai'i are found only in the Hawai'ian Islands. This level of endemism surpasses all other places on Earth — even the Galapagos Islands!
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Last updated: September 21, 2018