Monday, October 4, 2010

Todays Reptile.

Todays reptile is the Fiji Crested Iguana. This species of iguana is critically endangered due to fires, storms, and agricultural developments in the northwestern islands of Fiji.  This species is restricted to the dry forests of the island, being unable to live anywhere else.  Fiji Crested Iguanas are herbivores, which means that they eat only plants, leaves, fruits, and flowers of trees and shrubs.  This type of iguana is large, long stocky and is easily distinguished by the three narrow white stripes along its back.


This species is very colourful.  Hopefully the wont become extinct, they really are wonderful!
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19 comments:

  1. JOctober 4, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    They look really sweet. I like the 2nd pic

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  2. WillowOctober 4, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    I hate it when a species is on the endangered list....

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  3. Nie MandOctober 4, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    I have two green iguanas. They are a little bit bigger then this guy, but the coloring is beautiful.

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  4. axmlOctober 4, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    reptiles r lifeeeee

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  5. SlumphOctober 4, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    gangsta ass inguana.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 4, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    awesome! love reptiles haha

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  7. SkimboshOctober 4, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    Do they not have a sanctuary?

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  8. MikeNeumanOctober 4, 2010 at 7:06 PM

    Its still hard for me to wrap my head around an entire species of animal becoming extinct. Good luck little lizard!

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  9. gypsycoreOctober 5, 2010 at 2:35 AM

    They're beautiful, would love to see a few of those tearing through the fields.

    Never gonna happen in the UK though :(

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  10. Aeacus.WardenOctober 5, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    aww cute lizards

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  11. CatzOctober 5, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    Uhm, a question: Are iguanas in anyway dangerous? And are they good for pets?

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  12. WondergeckoOctober 5, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    What a badass freaking iguana. I have tiny little gecko which would get owned by this beast.

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  13. maxOctober 5, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    beautifull animal.. I once had green iguana, it was very beautifull but it died due to disese :/

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  14. AcouOctober 5, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    reptiles are awesome! is it true that they regrow legs that are pulled off or damaged/lost? thanks!

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  15. M. PaynesdownOctober 5, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    Nice :)

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  16. kasekOctober 5, 2010 at 5:26 PM

    haha these guys are cute i love reptiles

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  17. DjTontOctober 5, 2010 at 5:26 PM

    Really bright colour green, dont see that much.

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  18. DesoOctober 5, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    I remember when I was young I wanted an Iguana.

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  19. Charlie ChanOctober 11, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    Beautiful creatures.

    I wonder if they're delicious.

    Anyone here tried lizard?

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