Pink Iguana That Darwin Missed Holds Evolutionary Surprise

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Wired   |  Alexis Madrigal   |   January 5, 2009 09:17 PM

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For iguanas, it turns out that it's not easy being pink, either.

Biologists report that a rare type of pink iguana found on a single volcano in the Galapagos Islands is a genetically-distinct species from its green cousins -- and that it's probably critically endangered.

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For iguanas, it turns out that it's not easy being pink, either. Biologists report that a rare type of pink iguana found on a single volcano in the Galapagos Islands is a genetically-distinct species...
For iguanas, it turns out that it's not easy being pink, either. Biologists report that a rare type of pink iguana found on a single volcano in the Galapagos Islands is a genetically-distinct species...
 
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A rare draguana

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:57 AM on 01/06/2009

it tastes like chicken

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:26 AM on 01/06/2009
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A pink iguana is what you see after too much tequila. ;0)

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:24 AM on 01/06/2009
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Having been born and raised in Southern Dominican Republic I have to wonder what that pink iguana tastes like... Don't judge me!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:44 PM on 01/05/2009

It tastes like a million bucks!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:59 PM on 01/05/2009
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