Chinese authorities are considering changes to wildlife trade regulations that govern the live trade in 18 parrot and reptile species, several of which are gravely threatened by poaching and illegal trade. The proposals involve the implementation of a “special marking system” of ID tags on bird leg rings or microchips inserted in reptiles to enable […]
Tag: Green Iguana
Where Do Iguanas Lay Their Eggs?
If you have seen iguanas around your property, you know how difficult it can be to get rid of them. You may have noticed they’ve eaten your landscaping and burrowed in places where you or your kids have tripped. If you’re facing an infestation, you may be wondering where iguanas lay their eggs. The best […]
Wakodahatchee Wetlands, 1/2/2016
On New Year’s Day our family drove down to Palm Beach County to visit my brother-in-law. The following morning I decided to visit Wakodahatchee Wetlands. It’s a wonderful place with a beautifully maintained board walk that takes you through the wetlands. My primary hope was to see the Neotropic Cormorant that has been hanging out […]
Costa Rica Photo Journal by Don Getty – Part 3 of 3
On Day 7 we were off to Arenal Observation Lodge, but stopped along the way at Las Iguanas restaurant for lunch and photographing Iguanas – both were quite good. The restaurant is along a river where the Iguanas congregate in the trees along the river banks and often come onto the restaurant property, just outside […]