There are no monkeys in Hawaii, and monkeys are no native to the islands in Hawaii. As a matter of fact, the only place you can find monkeys in Hawaii is the Honolulu Zoo.
In Hawaii, you can only find two mammal species such as hoary bat and monk seal. Few animals are native to Hawaii and this is because the island chain is separated from the closest land by over 2,500 miles of ocean. So, almost all the animals you’d find living on Hawaii island were brought in by humans in the early 1800s and 1900s. Some of the animals brought in by the settlers include horses, sheep, goats, pigs and so on.
In this article, we will give you details of animals you can find in Hawaii, so if you want to learn more about the kind of animals you can find in Hawaii, then this article is for you.
Are there Bears in Hawaii?
No. There are no bears in Hawaii, or rather not in the wild. The only chance you have of seeing bear in Hawaii would be at the Honolulu Zoo. Apart from the Zoo, you won’t find a bear in the thickest of the tropical forest of Hawaii or in any of its islands.
There are two sun bears in Honolulu Zoo. You would find them on top of trees somehwere in the Zoo and not in anywhere in the wild.
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Are there Coyotes in Hawaii?
Again, no. There are no coyotes in the wild of Hawaii. You won’t find Coyotes on any island in Hawaii. But on the mainland US, a number of them have been known to grow there but same cannot be said about Aloha State.
Are there Wolves in Hawaii?
The answer again is no. There are no wolves in Hawaii. As a tourist destination you can be rest assured that you will not find any wild animal in the landscape of this island including giant snakes.
Are there Mountain Lions in Hawaii?
As an isolated archipelago, you won’t find mountain lions in Hawaii. The island is completely vioid of wild animals and this is also part of the reasons tourists feel very safe when they visit Hawaii.
Are there Squirrels in Hawaii?
There are no squirrels in Hawaii. Infact, Hawaii is the only state in the USA that doesn’t have any squirrels. What they have is mongooses. They are abit similar but not the same. The mongooses were brought to Hawaii, they are not native to the island. They were brought in to control the rat population. Now they negatively imparts the bird population and are considered as invasive species because they eat birds and their eggs.
Mongooses are mostly seen around the mountainside and near bushes at different parts of the islands.
Wildlife Species You Might See in Hawaii
As aforementioned, there are no predators in Hawaii, but you can find some interesting animals both on land an at sea.
Hoary Bat (Endemic)
The hoary bat is listed as an endangered specie. Hoary bat is a unique looking bat which belongs to the mammal category. It is mostly see in Hawaii, Oahu, Kauai and Maui.
Hawaii Monk Seal (Endemic)
This animal also belongs to the mammal category. It is one of the only two remaining monk seals left on earth. They are hardly seen and are mostly located in the Northwest Hawaiian Islands.
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Humpback Whales
There are different kinds of sea animals you can find in Hawaiian waters and humpback Whale is one of them. Humpback Whales are regarded as royalty in these waters. There are organized whale-watching tour on any of the Hawaiian islands, so if you are interested in seeing a whale you can join.
Some of the parts in Hawaii where sporting humpback whale is common is Maui, Lanai, Molokai. These are the best whale-watching locations on earth.
Hawaiian Spinner Dolphin (Endemic)
You can see dolphins throughout the Hawaiian waters. They are friendly and can be seen traveling along the coast of the islands. To spot these dolphins, the best place is Oahu and the best time is early morning.
Nene Goose (Endemic)
This is the official state bird of Hawaii so it’s very common in this part of the US. However, there recent reports that talks about it’s decrease in number.
Nene Goose are most likely to be seen in Kuai and the Big Island.
Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles (Endemic)
These are very common in Hawaii, and they are native to the Aloha State. There is a huge possibility of seeing at least one of them when you go snorkeling. But as an endangered specie, you are not allowed to touch them because if you do and are found guilty you may end up paying a fine.
