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island

[ahy-luhnd] / ˈaɪ lənd /


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“Over half of the island didn’t burn, so there’s still really good habitat for the fox to move over to,” Travaglio said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It is also home to a lizard species found only on three of the Channel Islands; a spotted skunk that lives on just two Channel Islands; a unique island fox subspecies; and several uncommon birds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“The island ecosystem is pretty diverse and complex. There are a lot of things at play: wind, visitation, the remoteness of the island.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The island also contains many culturally significant sites for the Chumash people.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Alex pointed to a spot on the chart, a little way east of Nim’s island.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr




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