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Update on Hope Zoo Jamaican Iguana release

Discussion in 'Central & South America - General' started by Daktari JG, 5 Jul 2019.

  1. Daktari JG

    Daktari JG Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Earth Today | Jamaican iguanas get second chance at survival

    article says 350 to be released this year , but later says they are holding 250-270. With 450 previously released. At any rate, continued success- which I believe is somewhat limited on habitat available.

    One of the few , maybe only case where a zoo in an underdeveloped country has made a real difference in an endangered species.
     
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