Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Did you know green iguanas have a third eye on the top of their head? Known as a parietal eye.

Despite their long claws and sharp teeth, adult green iguanas are strict herbivores. While juveniles eat protein such as insects to support healthy growth, adults eat only fruits, leaves and flowers.

Learn more fascinating facts about these beautiful lizards from ectotherm keeper Dexter!