The Ahura Resorts Fiji on Malolo Island will bring in international partners in July to do a survey on our crested iguanas.

The survey will look at the igua­na’s property and document popu­lation growth, tagging and releas­ing.

This includes the United States Geological Survey, San Diego Zoo and Taronga Zoo. They have been valuable partners with the resorts for over 12 years.

Director of sales and market­ing Samantha Muspratt said this was part of Ahura Resorts’ World-leading Fijian Crested Iguana Con­servation Programme at Likuliku Lagoon Resort, where the Ahura Resorts iguana sanctuary and as­surance colony is thriving.

“Ahura is excited to be bringing these partners into Fiji in July to undertake a thorough survey of the wild iguana population on Malolo Island, undertake a ‘tag and re­lease’ programme and observe and update on the breeding programme and health of the assurance colony iguanas,” she said.

The team has carried out major control of feral cat and rat popula­tions and assisted with the refor­estation project, now a focal point.

“The aim is to not only minimise the resort footprint and impact on the extraordinary nature on the is­land, but through a range of activi­ties, programmes and initiatives, improve and enhance the environ­ment for imperiled species for fu­ture generations,” Ms Muspratt said.

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