Jamaican Rock Iguana Photo by Joe Burgess
Jamaican Iguana Conservation Success
Once thought to be extinct, the Jamaican Rock Iguana has made a remarkable comeback. It's a story of what dedicated conservation can do to save species.
Utila Spiny-tailed Iguana
A Change of Heart
He used to hunt iguanas. But then learning more about them inspired a transformation.
Nicholle Amador Gómez and Jeremy Oliva by mangroves
Intern’s First Trip to a Field Site
Kanahau Wildlife Conservation intern Jeremy shares her first foray into the field to help conservation research for the Utila Spiny-tailed Iguana.
Ricord's Rock Iguana
Restoring Ricord’s Rock Iguana Habitat for the Future
Studying iguana populations is vital to their conservation. But so is restoring their habitat. See how researchers are doing just that for Ricord's Rock Iguanas.
Allen Cays Rock Iguana
Trouble in Paradise: Rock Iguanas on the Edge
Rock iguanas are charismatic, intelligent, and resilient animals that are vital to their island ecosystems. Yet, they are facing serious threats to their survival. Discover why these magnificent lizards are worth saving.
Growing Food for Iguanas
Fiji's Monuriki Island is a haven for a small population of Fijian Crested Iguanas. But after decades of deforestation, trees that produce their food are few and far between. A conservation project is working to change that!
Tracking Elusive Iguanas One Swab at a Time
Iguanas have excellent camouflage and can be hard for researchers to track in native habitat. But what if just taking some samples in the environment can reveal if iguanas are there or not? A new tool called eDNA can do it!
A Dog Named Pena Helps Iguanas
Locating iguanas in the wild can be quite a challenge. But it helps to have a buddy with a great nose! Find out how a dog named Pena is helping find Anegada Iguana nests by sniffing them out.
Motagua Spiny-tailed Iguana (Ctenosaura palearis)
Community Conservation: Motagua Spiny-tailed Iguana Project Update
Community involvement and preserving and restoring habitat are vital components of any conservation program. Find out how researchers Johana Gil and Daniel Ariano are incorporating both for Motagua Spiny-tailed Iguanas.
Lesser Antillean Iguana (c)Bob Powell
Hurricane Effects on Critically Endangered Reptiles
Hurricanes are always a threat to island iguana populations, but their increasing intensity due to climate change is more concerning than ever. The 2017 Caribbean hurricane season was the most intense that had been recorded to that date. Both Irma and Maria, category-5 hurricanes, closely passed Sint Eustatius and caused major destruction on the island. Find out what researchers determined when they went back to the island.