02-13-2011, 04:24 AM
You also have to view the Hawaiian Islands in the perspective of time. The Big Island is only about 700,000 years old. Before man arrived it developed on a unique biological path. Those few species that beat the lottery and found their way here before man are considered to be native. Due to its isolation, Hawaii is unique in the world. Why not do all we can to protect what's left of that unique quality?