Have You Ever Seen a Blue Iguana?

For the past few weeks, our class has been learning all about the critically endangered, endemic Grand Cayman Blue Iguana. We have learned about its life cycle, labeled its body parts, and even imagined that we were the first scientists ever to describe the species. Last Friday, we went on a field trip to the Botanic Park to meet the Blue Iguanas face to face!

First, Mr. Hal showed us around the Heritage Gardens, and told us what life was like on Cayman many generations ago. He also showed us how to carve a coconut. We saw some traditional crops, and even had a chance to go inside a traditional Caymanian outdoor kitchen. Next, we were met by Mr. John with the Blue Iguana Recovery Program. We learned why the Blue Iguana is endangered, and what humans are doing to save it from extinction.

Special thanks to both Mr. Hal and Mr. John for everything you taught us during our adventure. Our studies of the Blue Iguana will continue over the next few weeks.