Article E7WH Iguana captive breeding program in Fiji posts first positive results

Iguana captive breeding program in Fiji posts first positive results

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Monica Tan
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A group of endangered iguanas introduced to the Fijian island of Monuriki two months ago have been tracked down and appear to be healthy

Scientists have welcomed the first results of a captive breeding program aimed at saving a group of critically endangered Fijian crested iguanas, the first such attempt to reintroduce a species in that country.

Some of the iguanas that were introduced to the Fijian island of Monuriki two months ago have been tracked down by scientists and appear to be healthy.

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