Iguanas are excellent swimmers and can spend up to 28 minutes under water without air.
Iguana
Origin: Mexico, Central America and Brazil.
Latin Name: Iguana iguana
Habitat: Tropical rainforests and jungles.
Diet: Fruit, leaves and flowers.
Lifespan: Up to 20 years
Average Size: Weight: Up to 14 Kg., Length: Up to 2 metres
Characteristics:
Iguanas are lizards identified by the stocky stature, saggy skin on their throats and spines that protrude from their head, neck back and tail. They have sharp teeth, strong jaws and a long sharp tail, mainly used for defence.
