One notable island named after an animal is Kangaroo Island, located off the coast of South Australia. The island was named by explorer Matthew Flinders in 1802 due to the large population of kangaroos he observed there. It is known for its diverse wildlife and natural beauty, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts.
Kangaroo Island
The Canary Islands are named for Canaris or dogs.
The animals name is Tasmanian Devil.
The Komodo Dragon is the national animal of Indonesia.The 'Komodo Dragon' is Indonesia's national animal, named after the island Komodo for which it is known, and is one of thousands of islands that make up the archipelago (island group) known as the Republic of Indonesia.
No. There was never an island named Gilligan.
There is no island named Portola in the West Indies. But there is an island named Tortola in the British Virgin Islands.
It's not named from an animal. It is named after the Saguaro Cacti.
Whidbey Island is call Whidbey Island because it was named after a captin named Joseph Whidbey.
Two islands that are named after a time in the Christian year are Easter Island, which is named after Easter Sunday, and Pentecost Island, which is named after the Christian festival of Pentecost.
Christmas Island, Easter Island
The name Canary Islands in the ATLATIC is probably derived from the Latin Insula Canaria or Island of the Dog".
Itis named after an island a Spanish explorer read about