On his visit to U.S. national parks and monuments in the Caribbean, Mikah Meyer discovered a wealth of biodiversity.
Caribbean Wildlife in the Air, on Land and under Water
![Pelicans are found on all continents except Antarctica.](https://gdb.voanews.com/8AFB9479-11A9-4572-A599-573B66064EEF_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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Pelicans are found on all continents except Antarctica.
![A feral cat lounges in historic San Juan, where colorful facades brighten the city streets.](https://gdb.voanews.com/B4F95FAB-5A07-4481-88F6-2B45824DDA1A_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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A feral cat lounges in historic San Juan, where colorful facades brighten the city streets.
![Green iguanas are common in Puerto Rico, but they are not native to the island.](https://gdb.voanews.com/6CD08E12-1B8F-4C56-85F4-1AE18FDA535C_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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Green iguanas are common in Puerto Rico, but they are not native to the island.
![Hermit crabs are everywhere at Salt River Bay.](https://gdb.voanews.com/FB63D858-27AD-4637-BCF7-2E2F4BDC6CA4_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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Hermit crabs are everywhere at Salt River Bay.