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Rhinoceros Iguana

Location:

Reptiles across from Chillean Flamingos

Rhinoceros Iguana

  • 1 male

Identifying Features:

History:

More Information:

  • Endangered species endemic to the island of Hispaniola

  • Threats include illegal poaching for food and medicinal use.

  • Predators - feral cats, dogs, mongoose, and pigs

  • Compete with cows and goats for food sources

  • Habitat destroyed by charcoal production, development for tourism, land conversion for agriculture and bauxite mining

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