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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
A writer, iguana specialist, and iguana champion who advocates for conservation awareness, Wendy Townsend shares her life with iguanas, and shares her love for them through her writing and presentations.
Working in conservation is rewarding but sometimes discouraging. During recent fieldwork, researcher Claudia Ki encountered uplifting enthusiasm.