New iguana species found in Fiji
Thu, September 25 2008
The newly discovered lizard is bright green with white bands, grows up to 90cm long and is thought to be highly endangered.
Associate Professor Scott Keogh from the Australian National University’s School of Botany and Zoology said the iguana was the third species of the creatures known to inhabit Fiji.
Keogh said the origin of the Fiji iguanas, which have lived in the Fiji islands for millions of years, had long puzzled scientists.
He said they probably floated across the Pacific Ocean from the Americas 8,000 kilometres away, where all other iguana species live.
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