Marine iguanas are creatures that should live in an archipelago somewhere, not in this remote little place.
Although this small island and the marine iguana's hometown belong to the same ocean and are both tropical areas, it is so far away from its hometown. With the marine iguana's small body, fighting ability, and eating habits, how can it arrive here safely
Feng Yi frowned, feeling that things were not simple.
He followed Xiao Xin and quickly came to the rocky beach.
From a distance, you can see five reptiles with a black and gray background, "making pancakes" on the stones.
The five mini Godzillas basking in the sun seemed particularly relaxed and at ease, without any of the restraint of outsiders.
Xiao Xin was stunned.
"There was only one here just now!"
As they talked, two more marine iguanas of similar size climbed out of the water and onto the rocks.
"Seven!"
Xiao Xin is now completely confused.
He had stayed on the island for such a long time and patrolled the island every day. He was sure that he had never encountered a marine iguana here before!
Feng Yi looked over there and said after a moment: "There should be nine of them, and two are nibbling grass underwater."
"There were no marine iguanas here before!" Xiao Xin said with certainty.
"There were indeed no such people before. They may have arrived early this morning," Feng Yi said.
Judging from their smell, these little creatures have just arrived.
"The question is, why did nine marine iguanas suddenly appear here?"
"The seaweed here tastes better?" Xiao Xin guessed.
"No, I mean why don't they stay in their hometown? Why did they come all the way here? They are all young and strong, migrating for survival? Could it be that the slight fluctuation in climate this year has reduced the seaweed production in their hometown again?"
Feng Yi thought about it and looked towards the rocky beach.
As a reference for film and television images, the appearance of the marine iguana is very deceptive.
His steps were domineering and he looked ferocious.
However, its body length is only meters, and its deterrent power is greatly reduced!
This is even including its long tail. If you only look at the head and torso, Feng Yi is right to call them little ones.
Perhaps some marine iguanas grow larger, but these ones in front of us look just average.
Although they look very much like Godzilla in the movies and have a mighty and imposing appearance, Darwin did not give them a good review.
But this creature mainly eats vegetarian food. It may eat something else when its survival is threatened. Generally speaking, most of its diet is seaweed.
As cold-blooded animals, they need sunlight to raise their body temperature, and once they are heated up they will jump into the sea to find food.
The temperature here is not low, or maybe they are just too hungry, and the water has not heated up until noon, and some of them are already foraging underwater.
A marine iguana lying on a rock to bask in the sun spurted out two streams of water towards Feng Yi and the others with its serious face.
This was not a provocation or contempt to Feng Yi and Xiao Xin, it was purely a way to excrete excess salt.
After observing for a while, Xiao Xin said, "They don't seem to be afraid of people. We can get a little closer..."
As they were talking, the two of them walked lightly over there.
The nearest marine iguana moved its limbs frantically and ran away.
Xiao Xin stopped walking, looking embarrassed: "... They are still a little afraid of people."
Feng Yi didn't care about this. He looked at the small reptiles that suddenly appeared and said, "Something's wrong. I don't think they are wild."
Let Xiaojia go to the communication station to inform the relevant organizations of what happened here.
The first thing to be completed in the reconstruction of the island was the communication station, which was equipped with various radio equipment and maritime satellite phones. On such an isolated island with no land on all sides, communication is indeed inconvenient and expensive.
However, cost really doesn't matter here.
With the identity code of the Joint Insurance Bureau certified expert provided by Feng Yi, communications can be sent to the nearest Joint Insurance Bureau or ecological protection organization, which is very efficient.
When Feng Yi came back from the rocky beach, Xiao Jia had finished contacting people and had a printed document of the newly received information in his hand.
Xiao Jia said, "An investigator from the Joint Security Bureau said that they are very busy right now and it will take two days for them to come and check."
Feng Yi: "Two days? The efficiency of the bureau here is not good. Didn't you say there are nine marine iguanas here?"
Xiao Jia: "Yes, but they have nearly two hundred animals that need to be dealt with."
Feng Yi: "Are they all marine iguanas?"
Xiaojia handed the printed document to Feng Yi: "Not only marine iguanas. Lizards, snakes, turtles, and other animals. There are terrestrial and marine ones, living ones, and animal products. The Joint Security Bureau and related organizations found them from a cargo ship. This batch included nearly 200 living animals and products, but it is estimated that there are other series of cases under investigation.
"Yesterday, before we came here, a cargo ship did pass by in the nearby waters, and it was this ship that was checked. These marine iguanas may have fallen from that cargo ship."
Feng Yi glanced at the information file in his hand and said, "Okay, no need to contact again. Set up surveillance at the reef beach. Everyone try not to go there in the next two days. Don't worry about anything else."
Xiaojia and Xiaoxin quickly set up three surveillance cameras on the rocky beach to clearly record all the movements of these little creatures over the next two days.
I originally planned to stay here for a day or two and then go back, but now because of this incident, I have to stay and wait.
Feng Yi observed these new little creatures for two days before the investigators arrived.
This group of marine iguanas, which came from nowhere, have a special liking for rocky beaches. They live there extremely comfortably and have no intention of running to other places on the island.
Or maybe it’s because they have just arrived, have food security, and are not disturbed by natural enemies, so they have no intention of exploring other places on the island for the time being.
Feng Yi also discovered that these little creatures were not afraid of people. When they were basking in the sun on the rocks, they would not react as long as they were not too close to him or two or three steps away. He asked Xiao Xin to test it.
Not too afraid of people, except Feng Yi.
Not to mention two or three steps away, even if it was twenty or thirty steps away, as soon as Feng Yi passed by, they avoided him as if running for their lives, and their steps were not domineering at all.
Species discrimination
Feng Yi thought he had hidden his aura quite well.
Boring.
No longer paying attention to the marine iguanas, during the two days of waiting, Feng Yi also thought about the black diamond.
The tuition fee I paid this time was too much, it was really a huge expense. Fortunately, I have money now and can afford such expenses.
There must have been more than one black diamond formed by the meteorite explosion that our ancestors experienced.
Next time I go to a jewelry store to see if there are any black diamonds of the same origin, cut or uncut, it doesn't matter. This kind of diamond is not the one our ancestors used to grind the skin on their feet, it is formed from meteorites, and the whole or cut pieces have the same effect on Feng Yi.
To be precise, these black diamonds are not actually "whole"; they are all cracked, but the cracks are of different sizes.
If you buy a raw stone, you can ask someone to customize a piece of jewelry to wear, or you can buy a finished product and carry it with you so that you can always understand the teachings of your ancestors.
Two days later.
A plane from the foreign United Security Bureau landed on the island.
The person who came this time was a little beyond Feng Yi's expectations.
Not an ordinary investigator, but someone from the special investigation team of this area.
Santos, the head of the special investigation team, personally took action. He was at the same level as Lao Yuan from the special investigation team in China. They generally would not take action unless it was a special case or a major case.
As soon as he saw their identities, Feng Yi knew that the case involving those marine iguanas was really big.
In comparison, this is really just a small matter.
Unlike Lao Yuan, who is serious and stern, Santos, who is about 40 years old and has brown hair, is more emotional.
"Wow, you are Feng Yi! Nice to meet you!"
Santos stretched out his hand and shook hands with Feng Yi, looking at the young island owner.
Internet celebrity, outstanding appearance, young rich man, expert promoted by the Joint Insurance Bureau, especially good at catching snakes...
Santos recalled the information about Feng Yi. Recently, what they heard the most was not the blue diamond incident, but the fact that Feng Yi took many rare pictures and videos in the rainforest. These were all very important research materials, and researchers outside the reptile circle were deeply shocked.
Many of the doubts that I once had about Feng Yi now seem pale and powerless.
No matter how many controversial labels this internet celebrity billionaire has, judging from the results, Feng Yi does have rare talent and strength at least when it comes to field surveys.
Santos and another member of the special task force, Gray, followed Feng Yi towards the rocky beach.
Behind them were several investigators and a little girl of about six or seven years old.
"Who is this?" Feng Yi looked at Santos in confusion.
Traveling with a kid
He doesn't look like these two people.
Santos whispered, "She was a child we rescued when we were fighting against illegal gangs. She was abducted to that ship. Gray and I were the ones who rescued her at the time. We still have some questions to ask her about the case, but her mental state is not suitable for questioning right now. She feels very insecure now and doesn't trust anyone. She only follows Gray and I. When we return, we will send her home."
"Then let her follow. You are responsible." Feng Yi didn't care. "As long as she doesn't run around. There is no dangerous place on the island."
"She doesn't run around. She was kidnapped, so the shock was a bit too much. She needs to do something else to distract herself. I gave her a drawing board, and she will just quietly draw beside you. She won't be a burden to you."
As they walked towards the rocky beach while chatting, Santos also observed the island.
Feng Yi is worthy of being an expert certified by the Joint Guarantee Bureau. He pays attention to every aspect and Santos did not find any violations.
Or perhaps the violation existed but was cleared before they arrived.
It doesn’t matter. Santos won’t go into it further. He came here to deal with the marine iguana and smuggling cases.
The climate anomaly that lasted for twenty years dealt a devastating blow to most reptile species, but in terms of the recovery of wild populations, marine iguanas were definitely among the best.
Many people want to study them, but local governments and protection agencies have strict restrictions, which leads to repeated smuggling cases.
Most wild marine iguanas carry the marks of conservation organizations, so driven by profit, illegal breeding gangs in secret come up with all kinds of tricks. Santos is investigating a large smuggling gang this time, a group of people who specialize in smuggling live animals and products. The fact that they can take time to come to Feng Yi to deal with the nine marine iguanas is the result of his attention, and he pays double attention to these nine marine iguanas and Feng Yi.
Soon, the group arrived at the rocky beach.
At this time, there were only five marine iguanas lying on the rocks, and the others had gone into the water to find food.
However, after watching the video evidence provided by Feng Yi, Santos knew that there were indeed nine of them.
"Nine... Gray, when we surrounded the cargo ship, how many boxes of marine iguanas fell into the sea?" Santos asked.
"According to the records, there is only one. There are ten in the box," Gray said.
"Yeah, the survival rate is 90 percent, which is really a miracle. Or maybe there are some that have not been recorded. Anyway, here are nine lucky 'little monsters'." Santos said.
Feng Yi's brows twitched.
Lucky
Perhaps it was because he made a lot of noise when analyzing his ancestor's skills that night, which attracted the large predators in the sea to stay away, making the waters near the island quieter and safer
These marine iguanas actually swim towards this side instead of hiding or avoiding it like other animals in the sea.
Perhaps they did not go through that very oppressive period of time and were subsequently attracted by the vibrant sea water
Feng Yi was guessing various possibilities in his mind.
But the two special task force members did not know the inside story.
Santos looked at the marine iguana in front of him.
Although I don't know why nine marine iguanas were able to arrive here safely, if they were lucky enough, theoretically it was possible. Otherwise it's hard to explain.
"Congratulations on adding another island to their footprints! They are strong in ocean migration strategies, and they are always good at finding a way out in times of crisis. I salute the ocean spirit."
Santos said this as he walked towards the reef with neither light nor heavy steps.
After walking a few steps, he turned back to look at Feng Yi, asking with his eyes: Are you not following me
Feng Yi spread his hands: "They are afraid of me."
Team leader Santos continued: "Maybe it's because you smell like snakes."
Feng Yi suddenly understood: "Oh, that's how it is."
Wild marine iguanas may have experienced life-and-death experiences being chased by snakes when they were young. Snakes are their natural enemies when they are young, and this may be a fear engraved in their genes.
Seeing Feng Yi's reaction, Santos walked a distance toward the rocky beach and said to Gray next to him: "He should be able to understand that what I just said was just a joke?"
Gray raised his eyebrows but said nothing.
They didn't know Feng Yi, so it was hard to say whether Feng Yi took it seriously or not.
Santos looked back again and saw Feng Yi still standing where he had stopped, not coming closer.
Taking another look at the marine iguana still lying on the rock, Santos said to Feng Yi, "Why don't you come over and try?"
"That's what you said. I'm not responsible if they run away!" Feng Yi raised his foot and walked a few steps towards that side.
The marine iguana, which had been lying peacefully on the rock just now, suddenly became anxious and restless.
Wait until Feng Yi takes two steps closer.
The marine iguana lying on the rock quickly moved its limbs and crawled away.
Feng Yi stopped and said, "So, I'd better stay away from him."
Santos's eyes gradually became strange.
Without saying anything to Feng Yi to come closer, he walked towards the rock where the marine iguana had just been lying, waiting for the marine iguana to come out of the sea.
"I was just joking, wasn't I?" Santos said to Gray, "Maybe because he often comes into contact with snakes, he really smells a bit like snakes? Marine iguanas have such a strong ability to distinguish? Did you smell any strange smell around him just now?"
"No." Gray said.
"Then why are marine iguanas so scared of him?"
"I'm also surprised. If he hadn't provided complete video surveillance, I would definitely suspect that he was abusive."
"Yeah, that's weird. There's no snake here. Could it be... it's been marinated?"
"Santos, please allow me to give you a suggestion. As the leader of the investigation team, you can be a little more tactful when speaking to experts certified by the organization."
"for example?"
"For example, you could say that he has the professional qualities of an expert!"