Endangered! by PSDuck
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Description
The Dwarf Spiny Tail Iguana inhabits dry forestland in Michoacan, Mexico. The IUCN Redlist rates the species as VU(vulnerable). Other sources rate it as critically endangered. Either way, habitat loss is the cause.
The photograph shows one of forty of these iguanas that are in the United States. She is a rescue. All of them in the US are in zoos or herpetology societies.
Only through heightened awareness can we help her kind and others survive.
I'd like to thank No Limit Exotic Pets and Rescue (of Portland, Oregon) for their help and patience in allowing me to photograph her.
Thank you for visiting my gallery, and for any comments you make.
A big "Thanks" goes out to any who have favorited me or my work.
By the way, the lizard is "undraped" (as the Victorians would say), but I don't think that matters a fig.
Comments (12)
momof4rugrats
it is sad to think they are drug from their homes great capture!
tennesseecowgirl
Nice capture.
renecyberdoc
excellent thought duck.
flavia49
fantastic image!!
mininessie
wonderful!!!
Rhanagaz
Great capture! Hope this beautiful species survive! :o]
ichtvan
Excellente photo. L'oeil est vif et semble nous regarder avec inquiètude
lick.a.witch
My sister is a rehabber in Texas and even after many years, she still is shocked by the amount of ignorance she finds in folk keeping these wonderful creatures as pets yet knowing little about them! I live in the UK, and it is exactly the same here. It seems to be a 'human' thing! Fabulous image and information. ^=^
leroysquab
It is a wonderful thing you do raising awareness with an excellent photo like this. Well done!
mariogiannecchini
Excellent capture and shot ! Happy weekend , dear Allen , a hug from Italy !
Foink
Great image.I've never this type of Iguana before.
debbielove
Allen, a fine shot! Of as you say, a very rare lizard.. I fear (and this may just be my look on the world), that once its reached the state it is now, its doomed.. It will possibly survive in collections.. But... :-( Man is 'breeding' to fast, and most of them beyond caring.. Excellent shot, my friend.. Stay well.. All the best to you and Lea.. Rob