COSTA RICA

GREEN IGUANA

[Iguana iguana]. They are dull to bright green with black banded tail. They can grow to two meter long. Są roślinożerne. They are territorials. They defend their turf aggresively against competitors. In some regions they are considered to be domestic animals. Their meat resembles the chicken in taste. They inhabit forests up to 2500 m.a.s.l. They feed on flowers, fruits and leaves. They lay the eggs on the ground and soon left them alone. (Only 5% of young individuals survive).

FAUNA OF COSTA RICA