This first-of-its-kind footage captured a critically endangered Pink Land Iguana in a touching moment of symbiosis atop Wolf Volcano on Isabela Island. Remote cameras, such as those used on this expedition, allow scientists and conservationists to observe and study the natural, uninterrupted behaviors displayed by some of the world's most remote and mysterious creatures. It also allows us to appreciate the Pink Land Iguana in the wild, an opportunity that few humans have ever had the privilege t

During our expeditions to Wolf Volcano, our conservation team descends more than 1,000 feet into the crater to the nesting area of the pink iguana. Their mission is to monitor the population, identify hatchlings and collect key data for its conservation. The terrain is challenging: loose volcanic rock, steep slopes and extreme weather. At this time of year, the rains bring respite and allow vegetation to thrive in this inhospitable landscape. At the end of the day, the conservation team climbs b

🌋Expedition Diaries⛺️ At more than 1,600 meters above sea level, on the slopes of Wolf Volcano, inhabits one of the most fascinating reptiles in the world: the Galápagos pink iguana (𝑪𝙤𝒏𝙤𝒍𝙤𝒑𝙝𝒖𝙨 𝙢𝒂𝙧𝒕𝙝𝒂𝙚). Our Conservation Director, Jorge Carrión, encountered a pink iguana basking in the sun in its natural habitat while another was feeding. These unique sightings provide us with a valuable opportunity to continue deepening our knowledge of this species, first scientifically descr