OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaIguanas are big lizards that are usually bright green. They love to sit in the sun on tree branches to stay warm. Iguanas live in warm, tropical places like rainforests.
Iguanas have a row of spines that goes down their back and a long, strong tail. They have scaly skin and a flap of skin under their chin called a dewlap. Green iguanas can grow to be over five feet long!
Even though they look scary, iguanas mostly eat plants and leaves. They munch on flowers, fruits, and leafy greens. Iguanas are herbivores, which means they do not eat meat.
- Iguanas are great swimmers and can hold their breath underwater for up to 30 minutes!
- If an iguana falls from a tree, it can land safely from a height that would hurt other animals.
- Baby iguanas hatch from eggs and can take care of themselves right away.
