Endangered Pink Iguana Hatchlings Spotted for the First Time on Galapagos Island

Endangered pink iguana hatchlings have been spotted for the first time on the Galapagos island.

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The scientists discovered hatchling and juvenile populations of the rare Galapagos pink land iguana. The endangered reptile is native to the island, and this marks the first time it has been seen again since the species’ discovery just decades ago.

The iguanas are considered critically endangered, and there are only around a few hundred left, according to estimates.

“This discovery marks a significant step forward, which allows us to identify a path going forward to save the pink iguana,” director of the Galapagos National Park Danny Rueda said in a statement on Tuesday.

The iguanas can grow up to 18.5 inches in length and were first discovered in 1986, although it took decades to recognize the pink iguana as a separate species.

The iguanas are reportedly threatened by species that were introduced on the island, like rodents, according to the national park.

“Knowing all the aspects that make their existence vulnerable will allow us to take timely actions, mainly against invasive species, and thus avoid interrupting the natural cycles of these fragile ecosystems,” Rueda said.

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