Galápagos Islands’ Wolf Volcano: Rediscovery of Pink Iguana Hatchlings

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In March ​2025, ‍the Galápagos ​Conservancy made an exciting⁣ announcement – a team of scientists had rediscovered a hatchling Galápagos pink iguana in the ⁣wild. even more remarkable, this tiny​ creature ⁣weighed over 2 kilograms.‌ And just two ‍months⁢ later,during another expedition,two more ‍hatchlings were found alive and thriving.

Roberto Jiménez,a member of the conservation team at Galápagos Conservancy,shared his experience in a news⁢ release on the organization’s website: “Seeing those tiny iguanas with my own eyes⁢ was an unforgettable moment. After all our efforts, finding them ⁣alive in such extreme conditions was a sign of hope.”

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A hatchling pink iguana. Photo ©Galápagos ‌Conservancy

Today, Jiménez was honored ‍by the Galápagos Conservancy for his ⁤more than 20 years‍ as ⁣a park ranger on the ⁤islands. He played a crucial role in rediscovering the pink iguana hatchling⁢ by hearing its call and ⁤guiding his team to its location on Wolf Volcano. “Seeing those pink iguanas ⁤reminded me why we do this work – and who makes it possible,” Jiménez said. “It’s your ‍belief​ that keeps hope⁣ alive in these islands.”

The Galápagos⁤ Conservancy has been dedicated to studying and protecting the pink iguana for ⁤years, installing camera traps, collecting genetic ‌samples, and exploring nesting areas. Their efforts have paid off with the recent rediscoveries of hatchlings.However, threats still remain – especially from feral cats. But each new observation strengthens their resolve ​to continue ⁢monitoring and protecting ‌this critically endangered species.

Galápagos Pink Iguana Facts

The⁢ Galápagos pink iguana is found⁢ only on ​Wolf Volcano on Isabela Island in the Galápagos archipelago. This reptile is critically endangered and has ‍a unique appearance with a pink body⁣ and dark stripes.It was frist discovered in 1986 ⁣but was not identified as a separate species from the Galápagos ⁢land iguana until 2009.It is estimated that ther are only ‌about 200 mature adults left in‍ the wild.



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