Chances are that you've never seen a Blue Iguana. And it's not just because they don't live anywhere near the South Bay. The rare reptiles are also endangered -- In 2001 it was determined through a population survey that there were less than 25 Grand Cayman Blue Iguanas in the wild. The International Reptile Conservation Foundation is a nonprofit group that focuses on protecting these and other threatened species, and their habitats. Because of their efforts, more than 200 Blue Iguanas were released in 2004 and are thriving in two protected areas. For more information on how to get involved, or to learn more about endangered reptiles, view International Reptile Conservation Foundation's site.
Redondo Beach resident Desiree Wong blogs about her travels with IRCF, especially with the Blue Iguana program. She also has a lot of local wildlife photography on her site.
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