Cold Temperatures in South Florida Cause Iguanas to Fall from Trees
• Cold temperatures in South Florida are causing iguanas to become cold-stunned and fall from trees.
• Experts say the event is unlikely to significantly impact the overall iguana population.
• Residents and wildlife organizations are capturing the immobilized iguanas.
Cold stuns iguanas causing them to fall
This week, South Florida experienced an unusual weather phenomenon as temperatures plummeted, causing green iguanas to fall from trees. According to NBC 6, the invasive reptiles are becoming cold-stunned due to the sudden drop in temperature, which immobilizes them and leads to their dramatic descent from their arboreal perches.
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