{"title":"Blue Iguana","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Iguana is a unique species of large, blue- green lizard found solely on the island of Grand Cayman. As a result of human population growth and the presence of predatory animals, the species plummeted to less than 25 in 2002.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#blue-iguana-section\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eRead More Below\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"blue-iguana-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBats play a vital role in the ecosystem by pollinating plants, dispersing seeds, and are incredibly helpful in controlling insect populations. All over the planet, bat numbers are facing significant reduction due to the spread of human development within their natural habitats. Because they only bear one pup per year and live in large colonies that can be completely destroyed due to a single careless act, bats are now extremely vulnerable to extinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWE ARE ONE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bat-protection-copy","title":"BLUE IGUANA CONSERVATION","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Iguana is a unique species of large, blue- green lizard found solely on the island of Grand Cayman. As a result of human population growth and the presence of predatory animals, the species plummeted to less than 25 in 2002.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"#blue-iguana-section\"\u003eRead More Below\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"blue-iguana-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the efforts of the National Trust for the Cayman Islands as well as a number of other organizations, blue iguana populations are now increasing. The Blue Iguana, also referred to as the “Blue Dragon”, is a unique species of lizard found exclusively on the island of Grand Cayman. With adult males exhibiting a striking blue-green color, it is considered the island’s largest land animal. Although once a thriving species, the arrival of humans to the island, complete with dramatic changes to habitat as well as the threats presented by domestic dogs and cats, Blue Iguana numbers began to quickly decline. By the early 1990’s researchers estimated there were only between 100 and 200 Blue iguanas surviving in the wild. Within a decade this number plummeted to less than 25 in 2002 and the species became classified as “critically endangered”. In response to this dire situation, the Blue Iguana Recovery Program was created under the leadership of the National Trust for the Cayman Islands. Today, with the involvement of a number of other Cayman non-profits, a comprehensive breeding program has been created. This program focuses on providing a safe, controlled environment for hatchlings until they are mature enough to be released into the wild at approximately 2 years of age. Since the start of this program in 2004, over 1200 Blue Iguanas have been successfully released. 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