Tashirojima is an island that is known for its population of cats. The island contains two villages with winding paths between them. The cats are said to have been brought to the island by a fisherman who was transporting them from the mainland and ran into a storm. The fisherman released the cats onto the …
Aogashima Aogashima is a volcanic Japanese island in the Philippine Sea, located 222 mi south of Tokyo. The island’s area is 3.38 sq mi and, as of 2014, its population is 170. While the history of human settlement in Aogashima is uncertain, the island is mentioned in records that recorded volcanic activity in the 1600s, so we think that it has been …
The island is Ilha da Queimada Grande and sits about 21 miles off the coast of Brazil. Also known as Snake Island, it is home to the Golden Lancehead, a very deadly snake! It is the island with the most venomous snakes in the world, making it arguably the world’s most dangerous island!