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Iguanas

July 28, 2021

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The animal that Alex is talking about in this episode is a large reptile that likes the warm weather. In fact, they are the largest lizards in North, Central and South America. Some species are also some of the most threatened animals in the world. So, sit back and enjoy the tropical breeze, as we talk about some scaly, green reptiles: iguanas.

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“For a long time, scientists thought that iguanas only basked [in the sun] for thermoregulation. But, a recent study suggests that Vitamin D has a significant impact on their behavior.”

Iguana on a tree
Image courtesy of John Cobb

Organizations

  • Iguana Specialist Group
  • International Iguana Foundation
  • Iguana Verde

Sources

  • 9 Illuminating Facts About Iguanas
  • Structure and Function of the Digestive Tract of a Herbivorous Lizard Iguana iguana
  • What does “cold-blooded” mean?
  • IGUANA
  • Lizards Sunbathe for Better Health
  • Iguana
  • Jamaican iguana
  • Common Green Iguana
  • Green Iguana
  • Green Iguana: Species Status

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  • 14GPanskaValaChristoffer
  • Garuda1982
  • Samantha_Dolman
  • Mikevpme
  • CGEffex
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