Green Iguanas are popular as pets, Unfortunately, they are difficult to care for, and many pet iguanas die within the first year. They also become an invasive species in Florida due to escaping or being released into the wild. An Iguanas tail makes up about half its body length, and used for balance and defense mechanism. An iguana can use its tail as a whip to defend itself against a predator. they can also detach their tails in order to escape predators, the detached tail continues to thrash distracting the predator while the iguana runs to safety. the lost tail will grow back over time. THis one at Southwicks Zoo in Mendon, Ma
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