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Green Iguana
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Green Iguana
Iguana iguana
Range: American tropics
Habitat: Trees above water
Status: Not endangered (yet)
Diet in the wild: plants
Physical description:
The green iguana grows from 10 in at birth up to 7 ft. Two-thirds of its body length consists of its tail and is covered in scales. This lizard has a large head and a rounded snout; each of its limbs has five digits with long sharp claws attached to each. Under their chin and neck hangs a loose, comb-edged flap of skin called a dewlap. They are bright green in color, which dulls with age.
General information:
They live in the trees of the tropical Americas, usually above water. They lay eggs into a nest which measures 3 to 6 ft long and 2 ft deep. In a three month period, these animals lay approximately 20 to 45 eggs. The males and females of this species are normally told apart by the size of their head, dewlap, and scales. The males have the larger heads, dewlaps, and scales.
Special anatomical, physiological or behavioral adaptations:
The claws and tail mentioned above are used by the iguana for climbing. The claws grab hold while the tail keeps the lizard balanced. This tail has another function as well, it acts as a main self-defense feature; when approached by a predator, they distract the attacker by thrashing their tail (sometimes they even break part of their tail off....don't worry, it grows back). They also have comb-like spines from their neck to the last third of the tail, which makes it more difficult for the iguana to be swallowed by predators.
The green iguana does not possess a temperature regulation system. Because of this, the iguana must depend on its behavioral adaptations to maintain body temperature. When they need to be warmer, they either lay directly in the sun or beside something reflecting the sun. When they need to cool, obviously, they rest in the shade.
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What a handsome bloke. I like his 'coat of many colours'. Excellent POV. Nice work. Thanks
- AndyB
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(3978) - [2005-05-13 10:43]
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A nice capture.
Rich colours,nice sharp detail and very good composition.
Good work.
TFS
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- sAner
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(4742) - [2005-05-13 18:21]
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Hello Manyee.
Stunning colors and Razorsharp details! Very good DOF and POV. It's a great photo. My only nit is that I would have liked to see the complete tail. Otherwise: splendid job! TFS!
Regards,
Pieter
Impressive capture Manyee, lovely detail and colour. I am glad you posted this because it has ID one of my shots which Il post tomorrow. Good work.
Nice capture Manyee,
Good exposure showing the details well. good colour and sharpness. Well composed and great POV.
Thanks for posting
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- biawak
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(406) - [2005-05-20 11:40]
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Nice details of this awesome male!
IMHO it would be better with the tail
and a blurred background.
Maybe a cropped version of the head would be nice as well.
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- ckuh55
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(444) - [2005-10-04 2:18]
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Great gallery of nature. WE are neighbors, I'm in the East bay. I photographed one of these iguanas last month in Puerto Vallarta. Thanks for sharing
Spectacular animal!
I happen to have 2 of these guys at home.
Because you tried to fit in more of the animal`s body, the details on the head aren`t perfect but it is a splendid shot none the less.
Good POV and collors.
TFS
Alex
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