Net Management Plan
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.
Teamwork and Team Success: Protecting Iguanas in the Dominican Republic and Haiti
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!
More than 700 Jamaican Iguanas Released!
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!
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.
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.
Lesser Antillean Iguana (Iguana delicatissima)
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.