Why Iguanas Fall from Trees in Florida If you live in South Florida, you’ve probably seen, or at least heard about, iguanas falling from trees. It’s one of those strange local phenomena that makes newcomers do a double take. Why would a big, prehistoric-looking lizard suddenly drop out of a palm tree? Let’s break it down. The Cold-Blooded Truth Iguanas are cold-blooded reptiles , meaning their body temperature depends entirely on the surrounding environment. When the temperat

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