International Iguana Foundation
Niels van der Vegt, student researcher from The Netherlands, was excited about the internship to track Jamaican Iguanas in Jamaica's Hellshire Hills. Little did he know what challenges lay in store! But he conquered them and had an amazing field research experience.
Ten years ago, the number of Fijian Crested Iguanas on their native Monuriki Island was only about 100. The trees they depended on for food were mostly gone, and the species was in trouble. Researcher Peter Harlow and a dedicated local team set out to change that by bringing back the trees. Find out how they did it!
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!
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!
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.
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.