Author: Andrea Varela-Jaramillo

Andrea is an Ecuadorian biologist with a passion for conservation and herpetology. She is an early-career researcher with experience in the study and discovery of new species of amphibians in her country. Andrea flew the drones for the Iguanas From above pilot project and loved it. She is also analyzing the images and counting the iguanas.
Marine Iguana Galapagos Islands

Help Study the Galápagos Marine Iguana With a New Online Project

By Andrea Varela-Jaramillo, Jul 27, 2022

Do you know the fictional Japanese monster Godzilla? We present to you its miniature version — the very real marine iguana. Marine iguanas are a quirky, charismatic species of reptile living in the tropical paradise of the Galápagos Islands. People often refer to them as mini-Godzillas or marine dragons, but they are definitely not monstrous. … Read more “Help Study the Galápagos Marine Iguana With a New Online Project”

Categories: Animals