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Prehistoric Iguanas: 8,000 km Migration Across Pacific Revealed

4/15/2025

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Prehistoric iguanas made an astonishing 8,000-kilometer journey across the Pacific to Fiji, the longest transoceanic migration recorded for vertebrates. Researchers believe cyclones propelled them, with floating trees serving as makeshift rafts. This remarkable feat highlights their resilience and hints at intriguing genetic connections to American species, sparking curiosity about their migration strategies.

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Prehistoric iguanas made an astonishing 8,000-kilometer journey across the Pacific to Fiji, the longest transoceanic migration recorded for vertebrates. Researchers believe cyclones propelled them, with floating trees serving as makeshift rafts. This remarkable feat highlights their resilience and hints at intriguing genetic connections to American species, sparking curiosity about their migration strategies.