Iguana, June 2008


A Mangrove Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin rhizophorarum)
pauses while navigating through the aerating roots (“pneumatophores”) of a
Black Mangrove Tree (Avicennia germinans) on an island in the lower Florida
Keys. See article on p. 78. 

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International Reptile Conservation Foundation www.IRCF.org

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A fascination with giant snakes, such as this Green Anaconda
(Eunectes murinus), can fuel an ecotourism industry that may facili-
tate conservation efforts for this top predator in the Venezuelan
Llanos. See article on p. 92. 

A brutal attack at the Blue Iguana (Cyclura lewisi) breeding facility on
Grand Cayman island resulted in the death of seven captive adult
breeders. See article on p. 66.

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Intentional and inadvertent trapping of Diamondback Terrapins
(Malaclemys terrapin), here in a crab trap, have decimated populations
along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States. See article on
p. 78. 

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Although discovered nearly four decades ago, Miriam’s Legless Skink
(Davewakeum miriamae) is still one of the least known Thai skinks.
See article on p. 102.

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Little is known about the natural history of Great Basin reptiles. This
is especially true of secretive species such as the Sonoran Mountain
Kingsnake (Lampropeltis pyromelana). See article on p. 86.

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Equipment that must be hauled into the rugged Salina Reserve to
track free-living Grand Cayman Blue Iguanas (Cyclura lewisi). See
Travelogue on p. 106. 

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