Wild Iguana - Southernmost Point in the U.S. - Key West, Florida

Florida’s most prolific iguana is the most substantial of all invasive species. The Green Iguana grows over 5 feet and can weigh up to 15 pounds. These iguanas are shades of emerald green with large spikes running down their back and tail. Green Iguanas also have a large dewlap (or neck flap) for regulating their body temperature. They present their dewlap to potential mates during courtship.

The Green Iguana’s tail is its primary weapon. It’s capable of whipping other animals when threatened. When ensnared, an iguana can detach its tail and grow another one. Green Iguanas also have another unique defense system, a third eye. On the forehead, they have a primitive pineal gland. The gland is not capable of forming images like the other two. They use their parietal eye to sense changes in light and track predators above.

Green Iguanas are herbivores. However, their diet in Florida does not provide enough water to regulate their body temperatures. As a result, the iguanas tear through plant matter, leaving little behind.

Green Iguanas are prolific breeders. Females are capable of laying 45 eggs in every clutch. With few natural predators, most of their young reach reproductive maturity.

Green Iguanas are native to Central and South America. The iguanas first established populations in the Florida Keys. It’s thought the green iguanas first hitched a ride on South American fruit ships. In the following years, careless pet owners released the iguanas into the wild.

-- Technical Information (or Nerdy Stuff) --
‧ Camera - Nikon D5200 (handheld)
‧ Lens – Nikkor 18-300mm Zoom
‧ ISO – 100
‧ Aperture – f/11
‧ Exposure – 1/80 second
‧ Focal Length – 190mm

The original RAW file was processed with Adobe Camera Raw and final adjustments were made with Photoshop CS6.

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Taken in: United States / Florida / Key West (show map)

Taken on: May 14, 2014

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Camera: Nikon D5200, f/11.0, 1/80 sec, 190mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D5200
Lens:	18.0-300.0 mm f/3.5-5.6
Aperture:	f/11.0
Exposure Time:	0.013 sec (1/80)
Focal Length:	190mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Saturation:	High
Sharpness:	Hard
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Windows)
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