Most iguanas are indigenous to the Americas. So how did the Fijian species end up on the island, nearly 5000 miles away in ...
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How Iguanas Crossed the Pacific to Fiji: A Tale of Survival and EvolutionThe presence of iguanas in Fiji has puzzled scientists for years. Unlike other Pacific islands, Fiji is home to two unique ...
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Iguanas Sailed on ‘Natural Raft’ From North America to Fiji 34 Million Years Ago, Journey Stuns ResearchersThis discovery not only sheds light on the resilience of iguanas but also highlights the broader role of overwater dispersal ...
NEW YORK — Researchers have long wondered how iguanas got to Fiji, a collection of remote islands in the South Pacific. Most modern-day iguanas live in the Americas — thousands of miles and ...
The route from North America to Fiji might be the longest overwater journey by a non-human, land vertebrate species. The researchers say genetic evidence suggests the ancient iguanas might have ...
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