<strong>The Chatham Islands: </strong>A remote archipelago in the Pacific, the Chatham Islands are part of New Zealand.
The Chatham Islands: A remote archipelago in the Pacific, the Chatham Islands are part of New Zealand.
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<strong>Sand and stone:</strong> These islands were once the eastern ridge of the Godwanaland supercontinent.
Sand and stone: These islands were once the eastern ridge of the Godwanaland supercontinent.
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<strong>Meet the neighbors: </strong>There are more animals than people in the Chathams. Only two islands are inhabited, with a total of about 700 residents.
Meet the neighbors: There are more animals than people in the Chathams. Only two islands are inhabited, with a total of about 700 residents.
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<strong>Little friends:</strong> Little blue penguins, the world's tiniest penguin species, make their home here.
Little friends: Little blue penguins, the world's tiniest penguin species, make their home here.
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<strong>Flying free: </strong>The islands are also home to many rare species of birds, including the Chatham Albatross (seen here).
Flying free: The islands are also home to many rare species of birds, including the Chatham Albatross (seen here).
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