Green Iguana
- Scientific name: Iguana iguana
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Reptilia
- Order: Squamata
- Family: Iguanadae
- Genus: Iguana
- Species: I. iguana
Fun Facts
- Agile climbers, adult iguanas are rarely found far from trees.
- They take refuge in water, and are good underwater swimmers.
- Iguanas defend themselves with accurate whiplashes of their tail.
- They can live up to 10 years.
- They eat plants, fruits, flowers and leaves.
- Iguanas can grow up to 6 feet in length including their tail.
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