Caribbean

Colorful Conservation for the Rainbow Boa

Human development is constricting island-dwelling snake populations.

Iguanas Cannot Be Ignored

Due to increasing human development and the introduction of predators and competitors, such as cats and rats, the Turks and Caicos iguana, once found throughout the 200+ islands comprising the Turks and Caicos, now occupies less than 5% of its historic range. San Diego Zoo Conservation Research is working collaboratively to tip the scales in favor of this beloved reptile.

Recovery of Rock Iguanas

The San Diego Zoo has been actively involved in the conservation and research of endangered Caribbean iguanas since 1992, with successive efforts focused in Cuba, Anegada, the Turks and Caicos, and most recently in the Bahamas and Lesser Antilles. All of these projects share a similar goal: securing the long-term survival of Caribbean iguana species and their threatened dry-forest ecosystems.

Micro Markers Highlight Caribbean Iguana Relatedness

The eight species of rock iguanas (genus Cyclura), have been drastically reduced due to a number of human-related threats.

Rockin’ Rock Iguana Recovery Program

The San Diego Zoo has been actively involved in the conservation and research of endangered Caribbean iguanas since 1992, with efforts focused in Cuba, Anegada, the Turks and Caicos, and most recently in the Bahamas and Lesser Antilles.

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