Hutia: Jamaica’s Hidden Night Wanderer - Exploring Caribbean History and Wildlife

History of the Caribbeans | Exploring Resilience and Culture

Aug 11 2025 | 00:49:24

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Show Notes

Step into the hidden world of Jamaica’s only native land mammal — the endangered Jamaican Hutia, or “Coney.” In this Smithsonian-style wildlife documentary, we journey deep into Cockpit Country and beyond to uncover the hutia’s secret nightlife, its significant role in Taíno culture and Caribbean history, and the modern challenges it faces. Through immersive field observations, expert interviews, and community voices, we explore the animal’s vital role in Jamaica’s forest ecosystem and the quiet rescue efforts keeping it alive. This episode highlights themes of resilience and cultural memory, emphasizing the fight to protect a species that has survived for centuries in the Caribbean’s shadowed hills.

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