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Polar bears in Svalbard, Norway
Polar bears have found a home in Svalbard, growing the population of these animals in this area to almost 3,000! This makes sightings in the area even more regular, especially between the months of May and September.
Svalbard
Fly to: Longyearbyen
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Rabbit hopping on Japan’s Okunoshima Island
What used to be a place to test chemicals has been transformed into a national park where bunnies roam freely. Though no one is sure of where they came from, one thing is clear – they’re friendly creatures and fit perfectly with Japan’s “cute culture” image.
Okunoshima Island
Fly to: Tokyo
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Chickens in Key West
These birds began taking over Key West when people stopped turning live chickens into dinner and cock-fighting was banned. Now, they serve as a natural bug-control on organic farms and spend their time roaming freely. Residents who have had enough of them capture them and bring them to a wildlife center to be looked after. Let’s see how long you last with crowing all day!
Key West
Fly to: Miami
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Golden Retriever Heaven in Fort William
Hardly your typical holiday destination, every summer Fort William in Scotland hosts a “Guisachan Gathering” to honor Golden Retrievers in their ancestral home. Hundreds of Goldens run and play together in the fields of this Scottish haven.
Guisachan Gathering
Fly to: Edinburgh
Valérie Downey
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