Iguana survives Hurricane Irma unscathed

The Iguana, a fixture at South Beach in Miami since the 1980s, has survived Hurricane Irma unscathed.

"I'm just glad it's still here," said Bob, a retired police officer who has been feeding the Iguana for years. "He's a good luck charm."

The Iguana is a six-foot long lizard that has made its home on the seawall of South Beach for more than 25 years. When Irma made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, the winds were so strong they snapped palm trees like toothpicks, but the Iguana was unharmed.

"I thought for sure he would be blown away," said Bob. "But he was right there next to his food dish when I came by this morning."

Tourists and locals who have grown fond of the Iguana are relieved that he made it through the storm safely.

"He's kind of like a mascot for South Beach," said one tourist. "It would be pretty sad if he died."

Iguana caught eating family's pet cat

Residents of a small town in southern Texas were alarmed this week after witnessing a large iguana snatch and eat their pet cat. The incident occurred in the early morning hours, when the family's cat, named Fluffy, was out on the porch enjoying the fresh air.

According to witnesses, the iguana suddenly appeared from behind a bush and snatched Fluffy up in its powerful jaws. The cat fought back bravely, but it was no match for the six-foot-long reptile. In just a few seconds, Fluffy was dead and the iguana was sprinting back into the woods with her body in its mouth.

Authorities have issued a warning to all residents in the area to be on the lookout for the aggressive iguana, which may be planning further attacks on local pets. They are urging people to keep their animals indoors until the iguana is captured or killed.

This is not the first time an iguana has been spotted attacking a pet in Texas. Last year, a woman in Austin lost her small dog to an iguana after it broke into her backyard and began carrying the animal off. The woman tried to chase down the iguana and save her dog, but she was too slow.

Iguanas are not native to Texas and are believed to have been introduced to the state by pet owners who released them into the wild when they became too big or difficult to take care of. These tropical lizards can grow up to six feet long and weigh more than 20 pounds. They are omnivorous and eat both plants and animals, making them a threat to local wildlife and domestic pets.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is currently working with local officials to track down and capture or kill this rogue iguana. In order to do so, they are asking for residents' help by reporting any sightings of the animal. If you see an iguana that is acting aggressively or appears to be targeting pets, please call 911 immediately.

Iguana invasion!

Iguanas are invading the United States! These large lizards are native to Central and South America, but they're making their way northward and popping up in all sorts of unexpected places.

The iguana invasion is a major problem for local ecosystems and businesses. Iguanas can be very destructive, eating crops, flowers, and small animals. They're also known for spreading diseases like salmonella.

Most people think of iguanas as harmless pets, but when they get out of control they can be a real nuisance. So what can we do about this growing iguana problem?

There are several steps we can take to help manage the iguana invasion:

1. Educate people about the dangers of iguanas and the importance of keeping them under control.

2. Encourage homeowners to build fences or walls to keep iguanas out of their yards.

3. Develop a system for catching and removing iguanas from areas where they're not wanted.

4. Work with local officials to create laws and regulations that prohibit the sale or possession of iguanas in certain areas.

5. Fund research on how to better control iguanas and their impact on native ecosystems.

Iguana spotted on the loose in downtown Miami

Iguana sightings in Miami are on the rise and it seems like everyone has a story to share about these lizards. The latest iguana invasion is happening in downtown Miami, as this video demonstrates.

The proliferation of iguanas in Miami is being blamed on the pet trade. People who buy iguanas as pets often release them into the wild when they get too big or become difficult to care for. Iguanas are native to Central and South America, but they have been gradually making their way northward for years. They can now be found in Florida, Louisiana, Texas and California.

Iguanas are notnative to Florida and they are wreaking havoc on the state's ecosystem. They consume vast quantities of local vegetation, including endangered plants, and they can also carry salmonella. They also compete with native species for food and habitat.

Florida has responded to the iguana invasion by launching a public awareness campaign and by passing laws regulating the importation and possession of iguanas. Local governments are also instituting ordinances that prohibit people from feeding iguanas or leaving food out that would attract them.

Despite these efforts, the iguana population continues to grow and the creatures are becoming increasingly bold in their attempts to find food. It is only a matter of time before an iguana invasion becomes a full-blown crisis in Florida.

Iguana found sunbathing on a Florida beach

A woman vacationing in Florida over the weekend came across an unexpected sight – a two-foot iguana sunbathing on the beach.

The surprised woman, identified as only as Dawn, told WFTS she had never seen anything like it before. "I was coming down the stairs and I see this big black lizard sitting in the sun on the sand," Dawn said. "It was really funny."

After snapping a few pictures of the animal, Dawn said she alerted a nearby lifeguard who told her that iguanas are common in the area and not to worry. While Dawn said she found the experience "cool", others may not be so thrilled by iguanas invading their beaches.

The green iguana (Iguana iguana) is a large, arboreal, mostly herbivorous lizard native to Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. The species was introduced to Florida in the 1960s and has since become established throughout much of the state. Green iguanas are currently present in thirty-one of Florida's counties and are considered an invasive species.

Iguanas can be beneficial to their environment by eating unwanted plants and animals, but they can also cause damage to local ecosystems through their feeding, nesting, and basking habits. In addition, green iguanas can transmit several diseases to people and other animals, including herpes B virus, salmonella, and cryptosporidium.