Cyclura are long lived, personable , herbivorous lizards . Captive bred babies do very well in captivity .

Wild populations of Rhino Iguanas ( Cyclura cornuta ) are in peril , as with all Cyclura , due to habitat destruction and the introduction of feral animals to their limited island habitats. These rhinos were born and raised in captivity and the female (Cleopatra ) produces 20-25 offspring each year in October , which is more than the average clutch for this species in the wild .

Good sources for information on Cyclura

Ecology, Behavior , and Management of the Mona Island Ground Iguana, Cyclura Stejnegeri
by Weiwandt , Thomas A -Cornell University , Ph.D.
This is a very comprehensive 336 page study conducted over 3 years . It is available in photo copy bound in book form through University Microfilms International - 300 N. Zeeb Road , Ann Arbor , Michigan 48106 1(800)521-0600 or (313)761-4700 .

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