The iguanas were among more than 600 reptiles seized in 2017. Over the last eight years, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has been in contact with the Fijian and Spanish governments to bring the ...

Eight critically endangered Fijian iguanas rescued from traffickers in Spain are now at the San Diego Zoo. Reptiles are particularly vulnerable to trafficking due to high demand in the illegal pet ...

SAN DIEGO, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight critically endangered Fijian iguanas have arrived at the San Diego Zoo after being intercepted in Spain from illegal wildlife trafficking. The iguanas ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. About 34 million years ago, a group of iguanas went on an epic ...

The San Diego Zoo announced Thursday it is the new home of eight critically endangered Fijian iguanas rescued from a massive illegal wildlife trafficking operation in Spain. The iguanas were among ...

Eight critically endangered Fijian iguanas that were rescued from illegal traffickers in Spain are now in the care of the San Diego Zoo. The iguanas were some of the over 600 reptiles seized by ...

Fijian iguanas are only found throughout the tropical islands of Fiji and Tonga. (Photo courtesy of San Diego Zoo Alliance) Eight critically endangered Fijian iguanas rescued from a massive illegal ...

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Eight critically endangered Fijian iguanas rescued from a massive illegal wildlife trafficking operation in Spain have a new home Friday at the San Diego Zoo. The iguanas were among ...