Imagine your city taken over—not by humans, but by animals! From islands to towns across the globe, these once-human inhabited areas are now completely ruled by wildlife. Some places were taken over by migrating animals, while others are home to species that humans once controlled, but now can’t stop! Ready for an unforgettable journey or a documentary-worthy adventure? Don’t miss these 10 jaw-dropping locations where animals reign supreme!
Every year, 50 million crabs migrate from the forest to the coast to breed. This migration of millions of crabs at the end of the rainy season has led government officials to build tunnels under the roads. The continuous wave of crabs on Christmas Island, where a crab bridge is also located, is a sight to behold.
Assateague, a barrier island between Maryland and Virginia, is home to hundreds of wild horses. Locals say the horses were brought to the island after a shipwreck during the colonial period, though there's no solid evidence for this legend. Assateague Island is the perfect place to see horses sunbathing on the beach!
The island's population of 100 is accompanied by several hundred cats. In the mid-18th century, silkworms were bred on the island for textile production, and cats were raised to ward off rats. Over time, the cats became the true rulers of Tashirojima Island!
It's estimated that about 1,200 deer live on the island. Locals believe the deer are sacred messengers. Until 1637, killing a deer on the island was punishable by death. Today, the deer are protected by Japanese laws.
On Okunoshima Island in Japan, there are hundreds of wild rabbits. While there are claims that these rabbits are descendants of those used in World War II experiments, there’s no clear information to confirm this. However, tourists love them.
The island is home to six different types of foxes, including black, platinum, and Arctic foxes. Entry to the village is ticketed!
In Kauai, there are thousands of chickens, and their population is not controlled.
Be cautious not to lose your valuable items such as glasses, watches, and bags to the cheeky monkeys!
This Scandinavian island hosts the largest variety of seabirds in the region, with over 500,000 seabirds inhabiting it during the breeding season each year. From April to July, it's a prime spot for birdwatching.
Seal Island is a breeding ground for an estimated 64,000 Cape fur seals during the breeding season.