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Although the subspecies is listed as Critically
Endangered on the IUCN Red List, very little
is known about the Sister Isles Iguana (Cyclura
nubila caymanensis) on Little Cayman or
Cayman Brac. See article on p. 12.

IGUANA
International Reptile Conservation Foundation www.IRCF.org

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Ricord’s Iguanas (Cyclura ricordii) occur only in the most xeric
Hispaniolan habitats, where their existence is threatened by human
activities (see article on p. 2).

The Cayman Sister Isles Iguana Project seeks to establish baseline data
on the status of Cyclura nubila caymanensis, which is endemic to Little
Cayman Island and Cayman Brac, and about which very little is
known (see article on p. 12).

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The labyrinthine corridors of Guatemalan markets provide a wealth of
cultural artifacts, including textiles, clothes, and statues, along with
fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, shoes, and wedding dresses (see Travelogue
on p. 42).

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The IRCF is actively engaged in facilitating the conservation of
Guatemalan Beaded Lizards (Heloderma suspectum charlesbogerti) (see
articles on pp. 20, 36, and 61).

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Strikingly colored hatchling Ashy Geckos (Sphaerodactylus elegans ele-
gans) provide ample rewards to keepers of these tiny, but hardy little
lizards (see article on p. 36).

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American Kestrels (Falco sparvarius) are diligent hunters of West
Indian reptiles, this individual has captured a Puerto Rican Ground
Lizard (Ameiva exsul) (see article on p. 8).

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