
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.

The female seals herself into a tree hole and the male brings her food: a habit that gives the nest away. Chicks end up in the illegal trade and adults are killed for their casques.

Driven by eight Latin American and three African countries, the proposal passed with 83 votes in favour, 12 against and 27 abstentions. A committee will now draft the text, and Indigenous peoples want a seat at the table.
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