大象传媒

In a country that's seen more than its share of human hardship over the years, a critically endangered iguana is the focus of a rare conservation effort, run by an unlikely leader.

Image: The Ricord's Iguana, which lives only on the island of Hispaniola, was thought to be extinct in Haiti until a small population was discovered in the southeastern corner of the country eight years ago. Credit: Tommy Hall/Island Conservation