On the final day of an unforgettable underwater photography trip in Little Cayman, I found myself observing a rare and delicate moment in the life of a Critically Endangered Little Cayman Rock Iguana. Among five adult iguanas, one female seemed to stand apart, her lethargy suggesting something unusual — a "cold" perhaps, though in such a resilient species, even the slightest health concern carries immense weight. After lying motionless on the ground for several minutes timing two of her sneezes, she gave a powerful sneeze, and it was in that instant that I was able to capture her third sneeze in perfect focus. From my research, I believe this is the only image of a rock iguana sneezing ever captured. What struck me most in reviewing the image later was the subtlety of the iguana’s expression. Unlike most animals, whose faces contort when sneezing, the Little Cayman Rock Iguana’s face remained composed, its features unchanged, even as the powerful force of nature passed through her body. This moment encapsulates the fragility of these endangered creatures—how easily a small disruption in their health can disrupt the delicate balance of their survival. And yet, it also speaks to their quiet resilience, undisturbed in the face of the challenges that threaten them. The iguana’s silent sneeze, captured in this rare photograph, is a poignant reminder of the impermanence of life on this fragile planet, and the urgent need to preserve the wild before it vanishes into silence.