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Iguana iguana

Photo by Mel11
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Description:

Iguanas can range from 1.5 to 1.8 metres (5 to 6 ft) in length, including their tail. The two species of lizard within the genus Iguana possess a dewlap and a row of elongated scales running from the midline of their necks down to their tails. Iguanas have varying types of scales covering different areas of their body This one is a green iguana. Iguanas have keen vision and can see shapes, shadows, colours, and movement at long distances. Their visual acuity enables them to navigate through crowded forests and to locate food. They employ visual signals to communicate with other members of the same species

Habitat:

This one seen in the tree tops where he had gone to catch the sun and warm up.

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PublishedMarch 29, 2020

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