Alpha's Featured Character October 11 2011

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Alpha's  "Iggy Iguana"

Happy October 11th 2011 !!
Alpha's Featured Character:
           "Iggy Iguana"

A few interesting Iguana facts 

Green Iguanas, also known as the most common Iguana are among the largest lizards in the Americas. Fully grown they average about 6.5 feet and weigh about 11 pounds.

They are also among the most popular reptile pets in the United States, even though they are very difficult to care for properly. In fact, most captive iguanas die within the first year, and many are either turned loose by their owners or given to reptile rescue groups.

The green iguana’s extensive range comprises the rain forests of northern Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean Islands, and southern Brazil. They spend most of their lives in the canopy, descending only infrequently to mate, lay eggs, or change trees.

Iguanas are active during the day, feeding on leaves, flowers, and fruit. They generally live near water and are excellent swimmers. If threatened, they will leap from a branch, often from great heights, and escape with a splash to the water below. They are also tough enough to land on solid ground from as high as 40 feet and survive.

The Iguana's strong build gives them a clumsy look, but they are very fast and agile on land. They have strong jaws with razor-sharp teeth and sharp tails, which make up half their body length and can be used as whips to drive off predators. They can also detach their tails if caught and will grow another without permanent damage.

Other members of the iguana family include the Fiji Island banded iguana, the desert iguana, and the Galápagos Islands marine iguana. 
Although they are called "green" iguanas, these lizards are sometimes found other shades and colors besides green including blue, orange, and purple. The color of their skin acts as camouflage allowing them to blend into the landscape. An iguana's skin is tough and waterproof. 

Okay boys & girls, have fun learning today & remember you can see Iggy and his friends here on this cool Alpha's alphabet video on our Youtube channel!!!

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