Iguana
Name: Green IguanaScientific Name: Iguana iguana
Basic Information:
The Green Iguana is a large species of lizard that spends most of its time in the trees feeding off of plants and fruits. Green Iguanas are not threatened, in fact, they are considered an invasive species in some areas of the world where feral populations have thrived. Nevertheless, because of their popularity in the pet trade and as a food source, their trade must be controlled so as to not harm the species in the future.
Green iguanas are diurnal and often found near water. Agile climbers, iguanas can fall up to 50 feet and land unhurt (iguanas use their hind leg claws to hook onto leaves, branches, or anything to break a fall). During cold, wet weather, Green iguanas prefer to stay on the ground for greater warmth. When swimming an iguana remains submerged and lets its four legs hang limply against its side and propels itself through the water with powerful tail strokes.
Habitat Information:
Tropical Rain Forest - Found near and along the equator, tropical rain forests contain the world's most diverse and complex ecosystems. The most famous rain forest is the Amazon of South America, containing amazing species such as the vitória-régia, the world's largest flower, which can grow larger than 6 feet according to the World Wildlife Fund.
Iguanas at Windaroo:
Straight from the heart of Florida, Windaroo Zoo has the opportunity to share its iguanas with you. Stop by our reptile house to see Green Iguanas and more fun and scaly creatures.
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