Florida cold blast helps remove over 5,000 invasive iguanas from ecosystems
Read full article: Florida cold blast helps remove over 5,000 invasive iguanas from ecosystemsThe most recent cold blast that sent Florida into freezing temperatures was good for at least one thing: helping get rid of thousands of invasive iguanas from our ecosystems.
‘Get them out of our environment:’ Iguana expert collects reptiles during Florida cold snap
Read full article: ‘Get them out of our environment:’ Iguana expert collects reptiles during Florida cold snapA South Florida iguana expert gathered dozens of motionless reptiles Sunday morning as a cold snap swept through the region, causing temperatures to dip into the mid-30s. The cold-blooded iguanas fall from trees when chilled.
Arctic air hits much of the US, bringing snow to some areas and very chilly temperatures to Florida
Read full article: Arctic air hits much of the US, bringing snow to some areas and very chilly temperatures to FloridaThe eastern two-thirds of the United States is experiencing some of the coldest weather of the autumn season.
Iguanas will actually fall from trees in South Florida during cold snap. Here’s why
Read full article: Iguanas will actually fall from trees in South Florida during cold snap. Here’s whyThe upcoming cold snap in the Sunshine State will be intense enough to make Iguanas rain from the sky in South Florida.
Iguana causes power outage in South Florida, officials say
Read full article: Iguana causes power outage in South Florida, officials sayIguanas are an invasive species in Florida, causing problems for the state's environment, but one South Florida city has felt the impacts of the reptiles more directly after one caused a large power outage.
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Heads up! Cold-stunned iguanas fall from Florida trees
Read full article: Heads up! Cold-stunned iguanas fall from Florida treesMIAMI – The National Weather Service routinely warns people about falling rain, snow and hail, but temperatures are dropping so low in South Florida the forecasters are warning residents about falling iguanas. [RELATED: Wind-chill temps dip into low 20s in Central Florida]“This isn’t something we usually forecast, but don’t be surprised if you see Iguanas falling from the trees tonight as lows drop into the 30s and 40s. The low temperatures stun the invasive reptiles, but the iguanas won’t necessarily die. That means many will wake up as temperatures rise Wednesday. Iguanas aren’t dangerous or aggressive to humans, but they damage seawalls, sidewalks, landscape foliage and can dig lengthy tunnels.