This Lizard Is a Better Swimmer Than You Might Think
This article explores the swimming capabilities of green iguanas, which are an invasive species in Florida. It explains how these lizards use their tails to propel themselves through water to escape predators.
Why it matters
Understanding the behavior of invasive species helps local authorities and residents manage wildlife interactions in urban environments.
Beautiful lizard Fire salamander in water of a spring stream. An amphibian in a native habitat. Spring, the reproduction period at amphibia © Rejdan/Shutterstock.com The post This Lizard Is a Better Swimmer Than You Might Think appeared first on A-Z Animals .
The article provides factual biological information without political or social commentary.
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