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Did you Know? List of Facts about the Iguana
Facts are statements which are held to be true and often contrasted with opinions and beliefs. Our unusual and interesting facts about the Iguana, trivia and information, including some useful statistics about animals will fascinate everyone from kids and children to adults.

Interesting Facts about the Iguana are as follows:

  • Fact 1 - Definition: An Iguana is a genus of the Lizard family Iguanidae. It is native to tropical areas of Central and South America and the Caribbean. This is an herbivorous lizard with a spiny crest along its back to the tail

  • Fact 2 - Only 2 species of lizards belong to the genus Iguana - the Green iguana and the Lesser Antillean Iguana
  • Fact 3 - The iguana has a third eye on their head, which is used to regulate hormone production instead of their vision
  • Fact 4 - Green Iguanas can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, Mexico, the Caribbean islands and some parts of the United States
  • Fact 5 - The Lesser Antillean inhabit the Lesser Antilles - a group of islands in the West Indies
  • Fact 6 - Iguanas have small scales which resemble spikes behind their neck
  • Fact 7 - Iguanas The color green of Iguanas help with camourflage when hiding from larger predators
  • Fact 8 - Iguana stats and facts
    • Weight: Up to 20lbs
    • Length: Up to 1.5 meters
    • Habitat: Tropical rainforests
    • Lifespan: 12 - 15 years
    • Diet: the Iguana are herbivores eating mainly flowers, tree leaves, grass and ferns.
  • Fact 9 - Iguanas have excellent vision
  • Fact 10 - Green iguanas have long fingers and claws to help them climb and grasp
  • Fact 11 - Dominant iguanas usually have a darker color than a lower-ranked iguana
  • Fact 12 - The laterally situated eyes of iguanas are protected mainly by a immovable eyelid
  • Fact 13 - Females lay their eggs about 65 days after mating
  • Fact 14 - Basking is important for iguanas to increase body temperature and aid digestion
  • Fact 15 - The collective name for a group is a Lounge
  • Fact 16 - Males are called Bulls
  • Fact 17 - Females are called Cows
  • Fact 18 - The names given to babies are Hatchlings

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