Tag: Iguana
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Are iguanas dangerous to humans?
These days, iguanas seem to be everywhere. Their colorful skin makes them difficult to miss or ignore. If they have become a habitual resident of your backyard, you may be wondering if there is something you can do to get rid of them. What´s more, you may be afraid that they may be dangerous to…
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Gila Monster Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Reproduction
The Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) is a bulky slow-moving lizard of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is a venomous lizard species that has inspired wildlife-lovers for centuries. Gila monster is the larget lizard of the United States. Although people have heard much of Gila monsters yet only a few are lucky enough…
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Green Iguana Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior, Reproduction
The green iguana (Iguana iguana) is the world’s largest iguana species; grows to a length of about 2 meters. It is found in South America, Central America and Caribbean. The lizard is calm and quite which is why it makes very good pets. However in captivity iguanas can be demanding and must be challenging for…
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Marine Iguana Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is the only truly marine lizard off the coast of Ecuador, of the Galapagos Island. The iguana is rather a strange looking creature recognized by its blunt nose and bony bumps. Unlike most other lizards marine iguanas have heavy body. They are extremely territorial in that they attack any male…