Iguana

usgb/ɪˈɡwɑːnə/
noun

A large lizard that lives in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

In my trip to Panama, I saw an iguana climbing a tree.
Visual representation of "iguana" - A large lizard that lives in Central and South America and the Caribbean

Often appears as...

  • green iguana
  • spotted iguana
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Geographic Habitat

Iguanas are commonly found in warm climates and are not native to cold regions.

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You won't find iguanas in Canada; they live in warmer areas.
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Wild or Pet

Iguanas can be wild creatures in nature or raised as pets in human households.

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My cousin has a pet iguana, but in the wild, they roam freely.
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Physical Features

Iguanas often have spiny backs and can be various colors, including green or brown.

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The green iguana I photographed had long claws and a spiny crest.
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