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Iguanas

DESCRIPTION: Arboreal; earthy green lizard withtransverse bands on the body and tail; short, powerful limbs; sharp claws;long, strong tail; large flap of skin (dewlap) that hangs from throat and helpsto regulate temperature; prominent crest of soft spines along the middle of theneck and back, beginning at base of the skull FUN FACTS: Iguanas are able to hold their breathfor up to 30 minutes.            They will often jump from tree to waterusing their powerful tail for swimming to escape. They are also able to leapdown 40-50 feetwithout injury. To attract a mate, mature males mayturn orange during breeding season. Iguanas store large amounts of fat intheir lower jaw and neck area in order to survive times of famine. The pouch atthe base of their neck is called a dewlap, and is used in display. Theirtail has weakened vertebrae so the iguana can break free and escape if caughtby the tail. Iguanas are also able to whip their tail in defense, leavingbehind a stinging welt or worse.

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