10 Mind-Blowing Facts About Green Iguanas

Here are 10 short and interesting facts about green iguanas:

Third Eye – Green iguanas have a parietal eye on top of their heads, which detects light and movement, helping them sense predators from above.

Vegetarian Diet – Unlike many other lizards, green iguanas are strict herbivores, feeding on leaves, flowers, and fruits.

Excellent Swimmers – They can swim using a side-to-side body motion, holding their breath for up to 30 minutes!

Whip-like Tails – Their long tails make up about two-thirds of their body length and can be used as a powerful whip for self-defense.

Color-Changing Abilities – While not as dramatic as chameleons, green iguanas can change shades depending on temperature, mood, and health.

Super Climbers – Equipped with sharp claws and strong limbs, they are expert tree climbers and spend most of their time high up in the canopy.

Tail Drop Survival – Juvenile iguanas can shed part of their tail to escape predators, though adults lose this ability as they grow.

Nose-Squirting Defense – They excrete excess salt through specialized nasal glands, sometimes appearing as a sneeze or spray.

Fast Growers – Hatchlings are only around 8 inches long but can grow up to 6 feet in length over time!

Long Lifespan – With proper care in captivity, green iguanas can live for over 20 years, though wild ones typically have shorter lives due to predators and environmental threats.

Which of these surprised you the most? 😊

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