IGUANA

The green iguana is a large lizard from Central and South America that lives in trees. Iguanas can reach a length of 6 feet (2 meters) from head to tail and are herbivorous, meaning they eat plants.

Iguanas are extremely popular in the pet trade.
Green iguana (Iguana iguana)


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