Experts thrilled after reintroducing rare 'blue dragon' into wild after near-extinction: 'The public's emotional connection played a big role'

Experts thrilled after reintroducing rare 'blue dragon' into wild after near-extinction: 'The public's emotional connection played a big role'

The dramatic recovery of an iconic Caribbean lizard from the brink of extinction has given hope to locals and conservationists alike. In 2002, there were fewer than 25 blue iguanas left on Grand Cayman, the largest of the Cayman Islands and the only place on Earth where they're found. Known as the "blue dragon" for its dusky-blue hue and large size, around five feet long, the Grand Cayman blue iguana's numbers have rebounded significantly. "The …