
Scientists urge Ecuador to stop the trafficking of Galápagos marine iguanas
In August, a woman was stopped at Quito airport with 32 iguanas tied up in plastic boxes bound for Iceland. The scientists call it organised crime.
Wednesday, 4 November 2026
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In August, a woman was stopped at Quito airport with 32 iguanas tied up in plastic boxes bound for Iceland. The scientists call it organised crime.

Using 'horizon scanning', scientists from CSIC, the University of Girona and 27 other institutions listed the invaders of greatest concern before they arrive.
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