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The Boyd’s forest dragon is a species of arboreal (tree dwelling) lizard from the family Agamidae (iguanas). Contrary to the popular belief of some tour guides they are not endangered reptiles, although they do however face the threats of habitat loss due to deforestation; climate change, that can cause droughts […]

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The Jamaican iguana, aka Colley’s iguana or Jamaican rock iguana, hails only from a small southern portion of the island of Jamaica. These iguanas were once found throughout Jamaica and on the offshore islets of Great Goat Island and Little Goat Island, they are now confined to the forests of […]

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The Anegada rock iguana, aka Anegada ground iguana or stout iguana, hails only from the islands of Anegada and Guana. They previously inhabited Puerto Rico and Saint Thomas, but have been extirpated from these islands over time. Sadly, these iguanids face many threats such as habitat loss and destruction at […]

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The Grand Cayman blue iguana, aka Grand Cayman ground iguana or Cayman Island rock iguana, is native of Grand Cayman island. They prefer xerophytic shrublands (plants that can survive on little water), and rocky, open areas in dry forests near the shoreline. These critters tend to shy away from urban […]

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One of the most frequently encountered lizards in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts is the desert iguana. These critters reside in ranges of creosote bushes which consists primarily of dry, sandy scrublands and desert regions, as well as rocky river beds. Desert iguanas are able to withstand temperatures as hot […]

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The Chuckwalla belongs to the iguana family. As such, they have some of the same cool features as an iggy (iguana). They expel salts through their noses and even have a parietal eye. Chucks can be found in the southwestern regions of North America and in the northern parts of […]

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The marine iguana of the Galápagos Islands are so infamously unattractive, even Charles Darwin described them as “hideous-looking, clumsy lizards.” But what these relatively unattractive critters lack in looks they make up for with their incredible ecological adaptations. Everything from feeding on sea grasses and algae, to leaping from rocks […]

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The green iguana is among the largest of the iguana species. They inhabit many locales and are real survivors. They have even been documented as having migrated from island to island via debris rafts. The males engage in fierce battles that can leave severe injuries. Females dig burrows to lay […]

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The basilisk is part of the iguana family and are from Central and South America. These critters are so cool in that they can actually run on water; earning them the name the Jesus lizard. I wish I could run on water. They are listed as Least concern by the […]

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