How rising sea levels created a Caribbean sanctuary of unique species
In short: Discover why Trinidad hosts a collection of animals found nowhere else in the Caribbean. This video explores how the island's geological history shaped a distinct and exotic ecosystem.
Trinidad was once physically connected to mainland South America, a link that was severed when sea levels rose at the conclusion of the last ice age. This historical connection allowed for the migration of species that remain unique to the island today, making it a biological outlier in the Caribbean region.
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