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Anole Morphology Sheds Light on How Invasive Species Adapt

Invasive maynard’s anole populations in the Cayman Islands give us clues as to how invasive species readily adapt to new environments. Often times what makes an invasive species particularly threatening in a new environment is their ability to adapt to their surroundings. Researchers at the University of Plymouth wanted to understand exactly what characteristics if […]

Written by on May 3, 2019

Hybrid Iguanas Signal Need for Stricter Biosecurity

Hybridization between invasive Green Iguanas and native Little Cayman Island rock iguana takes scientists by surprise and indicates a heightened risk for rare island iguanas. By: Sara Kaiser What happens when a native iguana and an invasive iguana meet, and kind of like each other? According to new research published in the scientific journal Biological […]

Written by on March 8, 2018