Iguana

Meet the Iguana

Iguanas are big, friendly lizards that love to eat plants. They live in warm places like Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. The word "iguana" comes from the Taino people, who called these lizards iwana.

There are two main kinds of iguanas. The green iguana is the one many people keep as a pet. It can grow very big—up to two meters long, including its tail! The other kind is the Lesser Antillean iguana, which lives on islands called the Lesser Antilles.

Iguanas are special because they only eat plants. They have strong jaws and special teeth to chew leaves and flowers. Their bright green color helps them blend into the trees and plants where they live. They have excellent vision and can see shapes and colors far away.

Iguanas are loved by many because of their calm nature and interesting looks. They are often seen basking in the sun on branches, enjoying the warm weather. These gentle creatures are a wonderful example of nature's beauty.