To celebrate the end of their dinosaur topic our Kindergarten children took the short boat ride to Little Water Cay in search of rock iguanas. Although not actually dinosaurs, these lizards, which are endemic to our islands, do conjure up images of prehistoric life when you see them close up.
The Turks and Caicos Rock Iguana is a protected species. They are primarily herbivores and feed on berries, leaves and fruit, occasionally supplementing this diet with insects. They live and sleep in shallow burrows they dig in loose sand or under rocks. In the morning they emerge from their burrows and bask in the sun before going off to feed. At midday, when the sun is the hottest, they retreat into the shade to avoid overheating.
On Little Water Cay the National Trust has built a boardwalk pathway. Accompanied by a guide, the children followed the trail, saw the iguanas at close range and learned all about them and why they are so special to our islands.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this exciting and interesting trip possible. Click on to see some photos of their adventure.
