These classifications are

Mammals FishReptilesBirdsAmphibians

Iguana have certain characteristics

that make them reptiles.

Here are some of the attributes. Reptiles are cold-blooded They have dry, rough scaly skin Reptiles lay their eggs on or

under dry ground. They breathe through lungs.

Iguanas are a type of lizard. They have a long tail, eyelids, and four legs. Their short legs help them run fast to get away from their predators. Their skin feels like leather and right between the eyes and neck is a spot that looks like a hole.

Iguanas have adapted to their habitats. Green Iguanas usually live in Rainforests in Central and South America. They also live in the Florida Keys. Their favorite habitat is to live in trees. They live in trees because they like the shade and it is a good place to find plants and insects to eat.

Iguanas have adapted to their habitats. The Desert Iguana live in sandy soil. They stay cool by living under rocks. It is brown and tan to blend so that its enemies don’t spot him. His enemies are foxes, snakes, and rats.

An iguana will change colors to protect itself from predators. This camouflage helps it to survive by allowing it to hide behind leaves or blend into the tree bark. If the predator stills sees him, the iguana will run away.

Iguanas are omnivores. That means they like to eat both plants and meat. They eat leaves, plants, and fruit for food. Iguanas like worms, beetles, eggs, and other bugs too.

I hope you learned lots of cool information about the iguana.

Check out the following websites for more information:

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/reptiles/lizard/Iguanaprintout.shtml

http://www.thewildones.org/animals/iguana.html