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Iguana

The Ricord's iguana, which lives only on the island of Hispaniola, was thought to be extinct in Haiti until a small population was discovered in the southeastern corner of the country eight years ago. Now the three foot-long lizard is the subject of a rar

Where human life is precarious, Haitians look out for a rare Iguana

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In a country that’s seen more than its share of human hardship over the years, a rare iguana is the focus of a rare conservation effort, run by an unlikely leader.

The Wolf volcano spews smoke and lava on Isabela Island, May 25.

Galapagos islands’ Wolf volcano erupts — rare pink iguanas not in danger

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Biologist tries to save endangered butterfly species by capturing invasive iguanas

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