Easter Island's isolation in the Pacific Ocean limited opportunities for new species to arrive, leading to a small diversity of plants and animals. Human activities, such as deforestation and overexploitation of resources, further contributed to the island's reduced biodiversity.

The collapse of the Easter Island civilization is thought to be due to a combination of factors such as deforestation, environmental degradation, overpopulation, and loss of resources leading to societal collapse and conflict. This led to a decline in the population, and surviving members likely dispersed to other regions.

unsustainable resource management can lead to environmental and societal collapse. The overexploitation of resources like trees for transporting and erecting statues, along with a lack of foresight in planning for future sustainability, led to deforestation, soil degradation, and loss of biodiversity on Easter Island. This ultimately resulted in a collapse of the island's civilization.

As of 2021, the population of Easter Island is estimated to be around 7,750 people.

Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, is a remote volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean. It is famous for its massive stone statues, called moai, which were carved by the indigenous Rapa Nui people. The island is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has a unique ecosystem, with a variety of plant and animal species found only there. Today, Easter Island is inhabited by a small population and tourism is an important source of income for the island.

The best way to get to Easter Island from New York is to take a flight from New York to Santiago, Chile, and then another flight from Santiago to Easter Island. There are several airlines that offer direct flights to Santiago from New York, and multiple airlines that operate flights from Santiago to Easter Island. It is recommended to book the flights in advance and check for any travel restrictions or requirements.

Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, was populated by Polynesians around the 12th century AD. These early settlers likely arrived by boat from other Polynesian islands, using their navigational skills to traverse vast distances of the Pacific Ocean. The population on Easter Island declined significantly over time due to environmental degradation and social collapse.

Easter Island was not "found" in a specific year, as it was already populated by Polynesian settlers when Europeans arrived. However, the first recorded European sighting of the island is attributed to Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen on April 5, 1722, which happened to be Easter Sunday, leading to the name Easter Island.

There is only one island in Easter Island. It is a small, remote island located in the South Pacific Ocean.

Easter Island was discovered by Europeans on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1722. It was encountered by Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen during his Pacific expedition.

The exact fate of the Easter Island people is still uncertain. It is believed that deforestation and unsustainable agricultural practices led to the collapse of their civilization. Some of them may have died out, while others possibly migrated to other islands in the region.

Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, belongs to Chile. It is located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean and is considered a special territory of Chile.

Horses--many in secure pastures, some roaming but branded, and others just roaming. None seem very "wild." Many are thin--perhaps due to the poor vegetation in November (driest month), or perhaps due to intestinal parasites.

Cows--not as numerous as the horses, but pleny in pastures. Some were very thin.

Dogs--many but almost all in the village of Rapa Nui. A few were in yard of specific houses, but many "patrolled' the streets looking for handouts from tourists. None seemed human-aggressive, but several asserted their alpha status of specific packs.

Cats--the few we saw were in specific houses or businesses.

Birds--small birds and several types of sea birds. A small hawk (kestrel?) was rather plentiful in rural areas.

Rats--in rural areas, but the birds of prey and/or dogs probably control the numbers.

Goats and sheep--didn't see any, although the island used to be (decades ago) dominated by sheep (British ranch).

Snakes--understand there are none, but I can't vouch for that.

No one knows what hole the Easter bunny lives in.

There is no such thing as the Easter bunny. Parents / Guardians just tell you there is such thing to make the holidays brighten up and put a little more spirit into them :)

Remember once you stop believing, you'll also stop receiving.