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Heads nods and boat bobs: Behavior of Iguana iguana is affected by environment and boat traffic in riparian tropical forest
Author(s) -
Rice Elizabeth A.,
Lewis Todd R.,
Griffin Rowland K.,
Grant Paul B. C.
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
biotropica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.813
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1744-7429
pISSN - 0006-3606
DOI - 10.1111/btp.13136
Subject(s) - iguana , geography , riparian zone , captivity , ecology , habitat , biology
Abstract Although frequently studied in captivity, less is known about wild Iguana iguana . Herein behavior of riparian I. iguana was collected alongside climate, vigilance, and boat traffic data. Observations showed boat tourism potentially affects I. iguana negatively. We recommend minor changes by the ecotourism industry to alleviate visitor pressure on I. iguana . Abstract in Spanish is available with online material.