Green Iguanas in Puerto Rico: Challenges and Solutions

The video discusses the impact of green iguanas in Puerto Rico, highlighting their characteristics, how they have become an invasive species, and the problems they cause to infrastructure and agriculture. It explains their reproductive habits, the lack of natural predators, and the resulting population boom. The video also covers control measures being implemented, including community involvement in egg harvesting and hunting, to mitigate the iguana problem.

What is one of the main problems caused by green iguanas in Puerto Rico?

• They increase tourism.

• They cause air traffic delays.

• They pollute water sources.

• They spread diseases.

How did green iguanas first arrive in Puerto Rico?

• Through natural migration.

• As part of a conservation effort.

• Via the pet trade.

• Through illegal smuggling.

What is the average number of eggs a female iguana can lay per year?

• 30 eggs

• 10 eggs

• 50 eggs

• 75 eggs

Why do green iguanas thrive in Puerto Rico?

• They have many natural predators.

• They are protected by law.

• They are native to the island.

• They have abundant food and nesting sites.

What is the success rate of iguana eggs hatching in Puerto Rico?

• 50%

• 100%

• 70%

• 93%

How long have green iguanas been present in Puerto Rico before becoming a noticeable problem?

• 30 years

• 20 years

• 10 years

• 40 years

What is one method being used to control the iguana population in Puerto Rico?

• Relocating iguanas to other islands.

• Harvesting iguana eggs.

• Building iguana sanctuaries.

• Introducing new predators.

How does the situation of green iguanas in Puerto Rico differ from that in Panama or Costa Rica?

• In Puerto Rico, they are protected by law.

• In Puerto Rico, they are a tourist attraction.

• In Puerto Rico, they are considered a pest.

• In Puerto Rico, they are endangered.

What is the estimated number of iguanas in Puerto Rico?

• One million

• Six million

• Two million

• Four million

What is a potential future solution for managing the iguana population?

• Banning iguana ownership.

• Creating iguana-friendly habitats.

• Using iguanas as a food source.

• Exporting iguanas to other countries.