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Green Iguana — printable fact sheet
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Green Iguana
Iguana iguana
The Green Iguana is a large, arboreal lizard native to Central and South America, renowned for its vivid green coloration and impressive size. Often seen basking in trees along rivers and rainforests, this reptile plays a significant role in its ecosystem as both prey and herbiv…
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- Despite their common name, not all Green Iguanas are green—some can be blue, red, orange, or even lavender depending on age, location, and mood.
- Green Iguanas have a third eye on the top of their head called a parietal eye, which detects light changes and movement. They can shed their tails to escape predators and regrow them over time. These lizards can fall from heights of over 15 meters (50 feet) without injury.
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