Super El Niño influencing ‘strange uptick’ in illegal Galápagos iguana trafficking
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“A super El Niño event has caused marine iguanas in the Galápagos to travel further for food, making them more vulnerable to illegal trafficking. Authorities have noted an increase in smuggling attempts involving these reptiles.”
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