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00:00In the midst of the vastness of the Pacific Ocean,
00:03thousands of kilometers from the mainland,
00:06hidden an extraordinary world,
00:09Hawaii, which is more than just a tourist destination.
00:15This island is one of the most remote places on earth.
00:20Its geographic isolation for millions of years
00:23creating a unique ecosystem that does not exist anywhere else.
00:26From towering volcanic peaks to dense tropical rainforests,
00:31This island is a haven for species that evolved exclusively in this place.
00:44This volcanic archipelago is home to priceless treasures,
00:49which is referred to as an endemic species,
00:52which can only be found in this place.
00:54Welcome to Hawaii Island.
00:56Hawaii is an archipelago that is part of the mainland United States.
01:11It is the largest and most southeastern island in the Hawaiian archipelago,
01:14with an area of approximately 4,028 square miles.
01:19This island is almost twice as big
01:21than all the other Hawaiian islands combined.
01:24This makes it a geographical wonder.
01:27which offers a variety of very amazing natural landscapes,
01:32from tropical rainforests to dry deserts and volcanic terrain.
01:36The Hawaiian Islands were formed as a result of volcanic activity that took place millions of years ago,
01:45and is home to five active volcanoes.
01:53Island
01:53This city, inhabited by approximately 200 thousand people, is decorated with very interesting cultural diversity.
02:00This island is inhabited by people who have strong ties to nature and the surrounding environment.
02:07They maintain their traditions and customs with great pride.
02:12Like the elegant art of hula dance,
02:15melodious ukulele music,
02:17and the spirited hukilau ceremony,
02:20is an example of cultural wealth that is passed down from generation to generation.
02:25This culture also reflects the close relationship between humans and nature,
02:31which is the foundation for the preservation of the unique ecosystem that exists in this place.
02:39This island is also famous for its stunning natural beauty,
02:44as you can see this.
02:46It is Papakolea beach which is famous for its unique and rare green sand.
02:51This sand is formed from olivine crystals that originate from nearby volcanic eruptions.
02:58There are only a few beaches in the world that have green sand like this,
03:03and makes it one of the most interesting treasures on the island.
03:08Stunning views, rich culture,
03:11and invaluable natural riches are the hallmark of this archipelago.
03:16But its greatest wealth is the existence of endemic species.
03:20which are still preserved and live freely decorating the nature of this island.
03:25Like Mauna Kea National Park,
03:29is a stunning place to admire natural beauty and wildlife.
03:35Here, we can find some rare endemic plant species,
03:39such as Silver Sword or Argyroxivium sandwichens.
03:44It is a rare species of flowering plant in the Aster family.
03:47This plant is endemic to the East and South Rims of Mauna Loa on the Island of Hawaii.
03:53This plant species can live up to 30 years,
03:57and only grows at certain altitudes,
04:00which is a clear example of unique adaptation to a harsh environment.
04:05Then, the Kauai rainforest,
04:07where we will find one of the rarest endemic species on the island,
04:12namely the OO bird.
04:14This bird has brightly colored feathers which are very stunning.
04:18and beautiful voice.
04:24Sadly,
04:25OO has been extinct since 1987.
04:30And the recording you see here is the sound of the last of its species.
04:35However, its existence is a living proof of the natural wonders that once existed on this island.
04:44Then, the Iiwi bird, a red sunbird from the sunbird species.
04:49Iiwi is a very recognizable symbol of Hawaii,
04:52and is the third most common native bird in the Hawaiian Islands.
04:56The adult Iiwi bird is mostly dark red,
05:01with black wings and tail,
05:03and a long, curved, salmon-colored beak that is useful for drinking nectar.
05:08The contrast of the red and black feathers with the surrounding green foliage
05:12making the Iiwi one of Hawaii's most easily visible native birds.
05:17The Anianiao bird is a species of Hawaiian sunbird
05:24which is endemic to the highland forests of the island of Kauai.
05:28Anianiao is a yellow bird with bright feathers and is about 10 cm long.
05:34It is the smallest Hawaiian sunbird in the Hawaiian Islands.
05:38Anianiao has a slightly curved beak and weighs about 10 grams.
05:42The plumage of female birds is more uniform and a duller yellow-green color
05:48than the bright yellow color of the male bird.
05:51The Kawai Elepayo bird is a king bird found on Kawai Island.
05:57The number reached 40 thousand around 1970,
06:03but it decreased by half in 1990.
06:08Adult birds have gray heads and backs.
06:12With white supercilia, rust-red chest,
06:16and the bottom is white.
06:19Young birds are rust-colored above and white below.
06:26Then Akohekohe.
06:29It is a species of finch that belongs to the Fringillidae family.
06:33It is a species endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.
06:36The habitat of the species includes Montanetropis or Subtropics.
06:40This species is now critically endangered due to habitat loss.
06:45Then the Palila is an endangered species of Hawaiian sparrow-billed sunbird.
06:54It has a golden yellow head and chest,
06:58with a light belly, gray back, and greenish wings and tail.
07:04This bird has a close ecological relationship with the mamani tree,
07:07and is becoming endangered due to logging and accompanying dry forests.
07:17Next, the Akiapolaau bird is a Hawaiian honeyeater species that is endemic to the island of Hawaii.
07:24Its natural habitat includes dry mountain moist forests.
07:28and the only bird species on the island that occupies the woodpecker niche.
07:32This bird reaches 14 cm in length and has a curved beak that is unusual for its species.
07:41The Akiapolaau is a plump bird with a whitish rump and tail,
07:46black legs, yellow chest, orange head, facial mask, and black beak and black-grey wings.
07:54Hawaiian koot is also known as alai keokeo in Hawaiian.
07:59is a bird in the rail family, ralidae, that is endemic to Hawaii.
08:05With a body length of around 33 to 40 cm and a weight of around 700 grams.
08:12The feathers are black with a prominent white front shield.
08:16Its natural habitat is freshwater lakes, freshwater swamps, coastal salt lagoons.
08:22This bird was federally listed in October 1970 as an endangered species.
08:30and is considered endemic and endangered by the state of Hawaii.
08:35The Hawaiian steel is an endangered Hawaiian subspecies of the black-necked steelhead species.
08:43This shorebird has long, slender legs and a long, thin beak.
08:47It can grow up to 38 cm in length.
08:53It has a black back from head to tail.
08:56with a white forehead, face, and underparts.
09:00The beak is thin, long and black,
09:03and the legs are very long and pink.
09:07Then in the sea part of this archipelago is home to several rare species,
09:11like a humpback whale,
09:16Dolphins,
09:21monk seal,
09:22and green turtles.
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