Jamaican iguana (Cyclura collei)

Mohamed bin Zayed Species project number 10251178

The mission of the International Iguana Foundation (IIF) is to “ensure the survival of iguanas and their habitats through conservation, awareness, and scientific programs." The IIF was incorporated in August 2001 The IIF’s primary objectives include raising public awareness concerning threats facing iguanas and their role in the ecosystem, restoring iguana species and their habitats through field research and conservation, and providing critical support to iguana recovery programs. Species supported by the IIF occur primarily in the Caribbean islands, Central America and Fiji islands. Program focus is on species ranked Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List, including the Jamaican iguana (Cyclura collei).