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Helmeted Iguana

Corytophanes cristatus

Photo by Cody.conway
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Description:

The helmeted iguana is a species of lizard endemic to the New World. It is found from southern Mexico to South America in rainforests. With long limbs, it climbs well, and feeds on insects, spiders, worms, and other lizards.

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PublishedSeptember 15, 2013

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