It is required to keep them warm. So a reptile needs much less food than a similar-sized mammal. In their countries of origin, iguanas form an important part of the economy because they are widely used as food, for producing leather, and they are also exported for the pet trade. Nowadays, iguanas are increasingly ranched commercially for these purposes, reducing the pressure on the wild population. However, iguanas are faced with a variety of problems in the wild, notably habitat destruction, which has led to a decline in both range and numbers of animals.
Did You Know?
Animals from Mexico and northern Central America are characterized by small horns on top of the nose. These used to be considered a separate subspecies – Iguana iguana rhinolopha – but are now accepted merely as another form of the common green iguana.
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