INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
that remains barely touched by human life.The 91st-largest island in the world, Wrangel Island covers an area roughly the size of Crete and
is under UNESCO protection.As the island is sparsely populated by humans, it serves as a vital habitat for rare plant and animal species.Yet
this habitat is under threat
Russian officials are considering undoing some of the island's environmental protections in order to turn it into a staging ground for
military exercises, the Kedr.media environmental news outlet reported Thursday.Here's a look at photos of the island's unique
