Restoring Mona Island: Hope for Puerto Rican Biodiversity
Mona Island, Puerto Rico is a key nesting ground for endangered species–but it’s in danger! Read about our project to protect this beautiful, biodiverse island.
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Mona Island, Puerto Rico is a key nesting ground for endangered species–but it’s in danger! Read about our project to protect this beautiful, biodiverse island.
Written by Bren Ram on November 18, 2024
The population of the Lesser Antillean Iguana has declined by over 70% since European contact, an alarming rate that puts the species closer to extinction. The Caribbean is known for idyllic beaches and lush palm trees where people can get away to relax and enjoy the sun. However, the Caribbean islands are more than just […]
Written by noelle on May 1, 2018
Cielo Figuerola, Especialista en Restauración de Island Conservation, nos comparte muy buenas noticias para las iguanas de la Isla de Mona, Puerto Rico. Por: Cielo Figuerola La semana pasada regresamos de nuestro tercer viaje a la Isla de Mona, donde continuamos retirando Pinos Australianos invasores para aumentar y mejorar el hábitat de anidación de iguanas […]
Written by Cielo on August 8, 2017
Ricord’s Iguana The Critically Endangered Ricord’s Iguana lives only on Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti). Ricord’s Iguanas dig underground burrows that they extend over time. Young Ricord’s Iguanas don’t grow very fast, so they are very vulnerable to invasive species. It may take an iguana three or more years before they are large enough to […]
Written by wes on October 22, 2015