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Iguana

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Iguanas have a "third eye" on top of their heads called a parietal eye. While it can't see images, it detects changes in light and movement to help them spot predators like hawks from above.

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WEIGHS
9–18 Lbs
4 to 8 kg
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Scientific Name
Iguana iguana
Lives For
15-20 years Up to 20 years (Captivity)
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Continent
South America
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Type