Charles the San Esteban Island Chuckwalla, desert giant facing extinction

Charles the San Esteban Island Chuckwalla, desert giant facing extinction

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Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the San Esteban Chukwallas, the largest species in the iguana family, which are endangered due to hunting and predation. Native to San Esteban Island in the Gulf of California, these reptiles are well-adapted to desert life, obtaining water from plants and using their coloration for camouflage. They can grow over 2.5 feet and thrive in high temperatures.

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How do San Esteban Chukwallas obtain water?

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What adaptations do San Esteban Chukwallas have for desert life?

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