Hawaii: The Islands of the Unicorns

All the beasts obeyed Noah when he admitted them into the ark. All but the Unicorn. Confident of his own abilities, he boasted “I shall swim.” – Ukrainian Folk Story

• Dense forest
• Clean water
• Geothermal activity (e.g. hot springs, volcanoes)
• Meadow clearings with abundant sunlight

• Family of 4-5 unicorns per 50 kmsq

• No animal threats, unicorns are often cited to be incredibly powerful creatures. Some have even said that they have taken down elephants
• However, the unicorn horn is incredibly valuable, so humans will try and hunt unicorns for the horn's magical properties

• Fresh fruit, grass, wildflowers
• Sunlight absorbed through the horn

• Islands
• Geothermal activity (volcanoes)

• Large forested areas
• Isolated islands protect from humans
• Small human population
• Diverse wildlife, providing a well-rounded diet

1. Land Cover
2. Stream Proximity

1. Population Density
2. State Routes Proximity
3. Hiking Trail Proximity

Unicorns are known to protect other species from harm, particularly endangered species. Actors seeking to protect the endangered and threatened species of Hawaii should promote unicorn populations.

The best ways to expand a unicorn population are...

1. Maintain large areas of protected forests
2. Keep natural water sources clean and discourage swimming in streams
3. Incentivize carpooling to reduce carbon emissions and the need for road improvement

Policy makers should remember that unicorns are very shy and should only be approached by young maidens, if they need veterinarian care.

The best strategy for protecting unicorn populations is to restrict human access to the creatures' home ranges and promote the herds indirectly through preservation of the natural environment.

"Now I will believe that there are unicorns..." – William Shakespeare, The Tempest