The Zanzibar archipelago, labelled the most exotic island chain in the world, features bizarre creatures such as large crabs and giant bats.

The Caribbean Islands harbour more than 800 species of fish, leatherback turtles, monkeys, silky coated anteaters, scarlet ibis, and spectacled caiman.

The Galapagos archipelago contains 13 main islands and offers a life-altering view of the natural world, being the place where Charles Darwin made considerable progress on his theory of evolution.

Located six degrees above the equator, Sri Lanka is an island that has enough wildlife to rival a vast continent.

The islands of the Hebrides are home to puffins, golden eagles, basking sharks, whales, dolphins, otters and corncrakes.

Japan is an expansive archipelago of 6852 islands covering a range of climatic zones; explore the unique array of Asian and Arctic species that inhabit this stunning country.