15 Strangest Islands in the World

There are thought to be as many as 670 thousand islands on the planet… with each one having its own unique shape, environment, and history. Not all of them are what you’d expect, though, and there’s a handful that stand out among the rest because of how unusual they are. From bizarre animals, to geological structures, legends, and human developments… it’s time to take a tour of the 15 strangest islands on earth.

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[internetsapphic]

This channel is underrated. They actually did research on the contents instead of just saying anything that "baits" people to watch.

[annehersey]

I can't believe there wasn't just one person who said 'Guys, you do realize how fast and often rabbits procreate, don't you?'

[TravelwithJennifer-xz]

The landscapes you've shared are absolutely breathtaking!

[JustinQuilling]

Good video. Not the typical cheesy clickbait of typical content creators, and full of good information. I give it a 10/10.

[DanielDavis]

Palmyra Atoll has the quirky distinction of being the last Incorporated territory of the US. All other US territories are unincorporated. Incorporated territories are considered integral parts of the US and the constitution would fully apply to the residents (if there were any). 31 states were formerly part of incorporated territories and Palmyra Atoll is the last remnant of these.

[hankwilliams]

One of the more fascinating videos I have seen in a long time. Thanks!

[cdjhyoung]

The pigs on that island are not Ferrel pigs. You can tell by the body shape and the color of their hides. It only takes 4-6 generations of hogs inbreeding without human intervention to develop longer snouts, hairier bodies, more slender bodies and distinctly brownish coats. Especially the pig with the black/grey spot on its butt - that is a cross bred pig between one of the white breeds Yorkshire/Landrace/Chest White and a Hampshire. There may have been pigs left behind by sailors in the past, but someone is planting new, commercial hogs on the island to feed the interest of the tourists.

[guidopahlberg]

Suggested additions to the list: Pitcairn, Ball's Pyramid, Hishima Island, Dry Tortugas, Chistmas Island (crab migration) and of course Easter Island

[sergi]

We have some pretty umbeliveable islands here in Venice where nobody is used to go. This city count 118 islands but turists only see 3 of them.

[roberthoisington]

Pohnpei Island should be on the list. It has Nan Madol, that strange, centuries old city made from coral.

[mattpackwood]

Correction. 1974 Palmyra Atoll murders. The remains of the female victim Eleanor Graham were found by a sailor in a half-buried metal chest that had washed ashore on a Palmyra beach in 1981. The remains of the male victim were never found.

[HazyyzaH]

The Flevopolder in the Netherlands, the biggest artificial island in the world. It's 970 square KM (374 square miles) and lies at an average of 5 meters (16 feet) below sealevel.

[alexanderorcutt]

Big Major Cay is technically a part of the Black Point district of the Bahamas, which is sandwiched in between the islands that make up the Exuma district. Same chain of islands though. Either way, great and very informational video! I'm definitely adding Fadiouth to my bucket list

[tragicallyhip]

I'm from Nova Scotia and it's awesome to see Sable Island on the list

[jonsmith]

I live on a strange island at the bottom of the world it's called New Zealand ..

[ferociousfil]

In the Canadian North there is an island on a lake on an island on a lake on an island (Victoria Island) that is in the Nunavut territory. Those types are called recursive islands

[Damoinion]

17:30 The lighthouse was converted to fully automatic for pretty much the same reasons as the vast majority of stations were being converted at that time across the world; better automation = less need for a human supervisor and COST CUTTING that has, arguably, caused unnecessary loss of life in a large number of the areas concerned.
There is also the very serious problem enabled by these stations being set to unmanned auto that I have personally observed.
Even here in NZ, I have seen the evidence of the dregs finding their way out to these essential safety stations and not just defacing them but actively attempting to disable them.

[vlastaleistikow]

Its a pity that Cocos Island is not in this list. Its soooo beautiful and special

[shapeoftimes]

The island with the dolls is really creepy! Cheers from Canada!

[casey]

The venom of the Golden Lancet viper would be classed as a necrotoxic is it does the damage as described in this video. Haemotoxic venom disrupts the clotting process of blood.