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Green Iguana Juveniles

Iguana iguana

Photo by The MnMs
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Field Notes

Description:

Juvenile green iguanas stay in familial groups for the first year of their lives. Male green iguanas in these groups often use their own bodies to shield and protect females from predators and it appears to be the only species of reptile which does this.

Habitat:

Seen in different parts of Manuel Antonio National Park.

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PublishedJune 24, 2014

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