The presence of iguanas in Fiji has puzzled scientists for years. Unlike other Pacific islands, Fiji is home to two unique ...

These desert iguanas are well adapted to searing heat, so potentially had adaptations to survive the long journey. "Iguanas and desert iguanas, in particular, are resistant to starvation and ...

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(CNN) - A new study shows the ancestors of modern iguanas might have been astounding sailors. It indicates they might have traveled about 5,000 miles by sea around 34 million years ago. The route ...

Around 34 million years ago, the ancestors of modern iguanas likely embarked on what may be the longest overwater journey undertaken by a nonhuman, land-dwelling vertebrate species. Starting off ...