Iguana Relaxing at el Morro Fort Old San Juan


The Green Invader Over the 500+ years El Morro Fort has had att

My Thoughts on the Image

The Green Iguana was brought over to Puerto Rico from Central America & South America as a Pet.

Some of these pets escaped others where released. This create a problem making the American Iguana an invasive species.

It also has no natural born predator.

Days after taking this picture at San Juan's el Morro Fort.

I realized the symbolism of what my island is going through and this Iguana sitting on top of El Morro Fort.

Iguana Relaxing at el Morro Fort Old San Juan
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