Around 50 animal species can also be found in the rainforest, one of the most iconic of which is the Samoan flying fox, which has an impressive wingspan of up to nearly 1 meter (3 feet).

Easier to spot are flying fox bats and Samoa’s 19 endemic bird species, as well as the islands’ 900 fish species and 200 types of coral. Keep your eyes peeled for sea turtles, whales and ...