Growth of nonnative iguana population give Puerto Ricans a headache From: nydailynews.com
Tagged: population, Puerto Rican, Puerto RicoPosted on: June 4th, 2008
Puerto Ricans used to only be able to see wild iguanas on TV and in the tiny island of Mona, a natural reserve off the west coast that has a native type of the lizard.
Not anymore.
An increasing number of nonnative iguanas — which can grow to up to 6 feet long and weigh 8 lbs. — have settled on the island and raised questions on what to do about their presence.”*
Curation from Tomás
Filed Under: 1. Hispanic News, Essentials, Eye Openers
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