Galapagos land iguana

Iguana Makes a Comeback on Galapagos Islands After Being Extinct for 200 Years

Medicine & Technology Aug 09, 2022

Last seen by Charles Darwin, the Galapagos land iguanas have been successfully reintroduced to the Santiago islands of the Galapagos after being extinct for almost 200 years. Read on to learn how the conservation was completed and challenges along the way.

Galapagos land iguana

Iguana Makes a Comeback on Galapagos Islands After Being Extinct for 200 Years

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