Still Waters Posted August 28, 2021 #1 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Scientific experts sent to the Galapagos Islands to count a critically endangered lizard species estimate there to be just 211 pink iguanas left, local authorities said Friday. Around 30 scientists and Galapagos park rangers took part in the expedition this month on Wolf Volcano, in the north of Isabela Island—the largest on the archipelago. "In the census, 53 iguanas were located and (temporarily) captured, 94 percent of which live more than 1,500 meters (4,900 feet) above sea level," said the Galapagos National Parks (PNG) in a statement. The pink iguanas were first discovered in 1986 and identified as a separate species from the Galapagos land iguana in 2009. https://phys.org/news/2021-08-experts-endangered-galapagos-pink-iguana.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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