Iguanas
Iguanas
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ABout Iguanas

IGUANAS ARE AMONG THE LARGEST LIZARDS IN THE AMERICAS AND USE THEIR WHIP-LIKE TAIL TO DEFEND THEMSELVES FROM PREDATORS.

Female iguanas dig a hole to lay their eggs. When the young lizards hatch, they receive no maternal care and rely on instinct for survival.

Who’s at the Zoo

Rhinoceros iguana, Grand Cayman blue iguana, Jamaican iguana

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FACTS & STATISTICS
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Average Size
4 inches to
6 feet long
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Native Region
North America, Central and South America, Caribbean Islands
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Eating Habits
Plants, insects
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Conservation Status
Vulnerable to critically endangered, depending on species
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Where are they at the Zoo?
The Iguanas are located in the Desert Dome.
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