Iguana from Galapagos Islands Found in Guayaquil
Why this is here: A resident reported seeing three iguanas in the same area of Guayaquil during one week, suggesting this single rescue may not be isolated.
In Guayaquil, Ecuador, Fundación Proyecto Sacha responded to a citizen’s report of an iguana wandering near a public road. Technicians confirmed the reptile belongs to the endemic species native to the Galapagos Islands. The organization immediately coordinated with the ECU 911 emergency service and the National Police’s environmental crimes unit to secure the animal.
The iguana, nicknamed ‘Godzilla,’ is now in the custody of the Ministry of Environment. A local resident reports seeing three iguanas in the area this week, raising concerns about potential wildlife trafficking.
Fundación Proyecto Sacha believes this incident signals a serious case of illegal trade. Authorities are investigating, and the organization asks citizens to report similar sightings to the emergency line 911. The source of the iguana and how it arrived in Guayaquil remain unknown as the investigation proceeds.
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