Published in “Day: May 9, 2022”

Over 20% of Reptile Species at Risk of Going Extinct

NFK Editors - May 9, 2022

Over 20% of Reptile Species at Risk of Going Extinct CRITICALLY ENDANGERED A male Jamaican Iguana (Cyclura collei) in his home in the Hellshire Hills on the southern coast of Jamaica. This male has recent scarring on his cheek which demonstrates fighting over females and territory, something that was not likely 20 years ago when less than 50 iguanas were estimated to be living in the wild.

CRITICALLY ENDANGERED A male Jamaican Iguana (Cyclura collei) in his home in the Hellshire Hills on the southern coast of Jamaica. This male has recent scarring on his cheek which demonstrates fighting over females and territory, something that was not likely 20 years ago when less than 50 iguanas were estimated to be living in the wild.

A recent scientific report says that more than one-fifth of the world's reptiles are at risk of dying out. The main threat to reptiles is the loss of their natural homes, as humans take over more and more natural areas.

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Published in “Day: May 9, 2022”

Over 20% of Reptile Species at Risk of Going Extinct

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