International Iguana Foundation
Slogging through the muddy mangrove swamps of Utila Island in Honduras may not be everyone's idea of a good time. But to the dedicated conservation researchers trying to save the Critically Endangered Utila Spiny-tailed Iguana, it's all in a good day's work!
Having the right tools for the job is important for any line of work. But it's absolutely vital in conservation field research. Researcher Johana Gil shares her experiences in working to save the Motagua Spiny-tailed Iguana, and all that goes into it!
IIF board member Dr. Chuck Knapp has had his share of wild field experiences doing conservation research for iguanas in the Bahamas and Dominica. He recalls some of his adventures and the importance of having the right vehicle to get him there!
Iguana conservation researchers have their hands full working in the field under all kinds of conditions. That makes their equipment all the more important! Find out why something as simple as a net makes a difference.
It's inspiring to see the dedication, commitment, and passion that iguana conservation researchers have for saving these amazing species. That's certainly true of the teams making a difference for Ricord's Rock Iguanas (Cyclura ricordi) and Rhinoceros Iguanas (Cyclura cornuta) in Hispaniola. They face some often daunting challenges, but they are undeterred! Meet the people who put their heart and soul into the teamwork in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, and see what they have accomplished!
During the first 2024 releases in April, a team from the Jamaican Iguana Conservation Program headed out to the Hellshire Hills to release 33 headstarted iguanas—including the 700th for the program!
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.
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.
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.
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!