Black Spiny-Tailed Iguana

Black Spiny-Tailed Iguana
Author: Natalie Lunis
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2010-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 193608791X

Describes the anatomical features that make this lizard the fastest in the world, includes fascinating facts about its habits and behavior, and compares its speed to that of other animals.

Ecoviews

Ecoviews
Author: Whit Gibbons
Publisher: University of Alabama Press
Total Pages: 223
Release: 1998-03-20
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0817309195

"The book celebrates the intrinsic worth of all plants and animals in order to motivate people in a unified effort to preserve the Earth's rich array of life forms."--Cover.

Iguanas For Dummies

Iguanas For Dummies
Author: Melissa Kaplan
Publisher: For Dummies
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2000-08-15
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9780764552601

Big, green, scaly, and surprisingly cuddly, a well-adjusted iguana is like a cross between large, friendly dog and an independent cat. On the other hand, a poorly trained iguana can be a living nightmare. With his muscular, three-to-four-foot-long tail and 116-120 razor-sharp teeth, a nasty iguana can be a genuine danger to life, limb and property. Iguanas require a constant 90-degree Fahrenheit environment and lots of room to range around in. Iguanas For Dummies lets you take a long, well-informed look before leaping into the exotic world of iguanas. Written by one of the most respected experts on the care and feeding of iguanas, this fun, entertaining book fills you in on everything you need to know to successfully adopt, nurture, live with and love an iguana. You’ll discover how to: Decide if an iguana is right for you Feed and house your iguana properly Keep your iguana healthy Bond with your scaly friend Integrate your green amigo into your life Socialize and train your mini-dinosaur Ideal for first-time and veteran iguana owners alike, Iguanas For Dummies is a gold mine of advice, guidance and tested-in-the-trenches tips on: Iguanas 101: history, anatomy, physiology and different species What you should know and what to look for when shopping for an iguana Housing your iguana—includes tips on buying or building an enclosure and how to create a safe environment for a free-roaming iguana How to feed your iguana and how often Health issues, concerns and treatments Breeding iguanas for fun and profit Whether you’re thinking about getting an iguana, or you already have a whole herd of big green herbivores, this fun, friendly guide will answer all your questions.

Iguanas

Iguanas
Author: Lenny Flank
Publisher: Red and Black Publishers
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2007
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0979181321

The author of eight previous books on reptiles and exotic pets now turns his focus to iguanas. This complete guide covers housing, feeding, and taming an iguana, as well as its anatomy, biology, life in the wild, and how iguanas make the trip from jungle to pet shop. (Animals/Pets)

Reptiles of Costa Rica

Reptiles of Costa Rica
Author: Twan Leenders
Publisher: Comstock Publishing Associates
Total Pages: 643
Release: 2019-08-15
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1501739549

Reptiles of Costa Rica, the long-awaited companion to Amphibians of Costa Rica, is the first ever comprehensive field guide to the crocodilians, turtles, lizards, and snakes of Costa Rica. A popular destination for tourists and biologists because of its biodiversity, the country is particularly rich in reptile fauna, boasting 245 species. The sheer diversity in shapes, sizes, colors, and natural history traits of these animals is beautifully displayed in this book. Lizards range from minuscule dwarf geckos to dinosaur-like iguanids, and everything in between, while the country's snakes include tiny eyeless wormsnakes, massive boas, as well as twenty-three dangerously venomous species, which include the largest vipers in the world. Author, photographer, and conservation biologist Twan Leenders has been researching and documenting the herpetofauna of Costa Rica for nearly twenty-five years. His explorations have taken him to remote parts of Costa Rica that few people ever visit, journeys that usually find him hauling an array of photographic equipment to document his finds. In addition to including more than 1,000 photographs, detailed black and white scientific illustrations, and range maps, this book also features paintings of anole dewlaps, a key identification feature for that very complex group of lizards. This new field guide will enable the reader to identify all species, while also providing a wealth of information about natural history, predation, breeding strategies, habitat preferences, and conservation of Costa Rica's reptile fauna.

The Green Iguana Manual

The Green Iguana Manual
Author: Philippe de Vosjoli
Publisher: CompanionHouse Books
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2003-12
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781882770670

It's hard to resist a friendly dinosaur, and the green iguana's enormous popularity rests on that amusing truism. This large lizard presents few difficulties and for keepers and can live for a couple of decades. One of the authors' purposes of The Green Iguana Manual is to promote responsible ownership for this noble lizard that can grow to be the size of a medium size dog with an unusually long, leathery tail The Green Iguana Manual takes a close look at the characteristics of this species that have made these attractive lizards so amazingly popular in the pet world as well as their lifelong requirements. Author and herp expert Philippe de Vosjoli is joined by iguana specialists Dr. Roger Klingenberg, Dr. Susan Donoghue, and David Blair, who each contribute special chapters to this up-to-date and authoritative guide. This colorfully illustrated guide provides excellent general guidelines for keepers who wish to add a green iguana to their vivarium and maintain their "prehistoric" pet in excellent health and condition. The authors provide an introduction to basic iguana characteristics including distribution, size, longevity, and varieties and morphs, to help beginners better understand the anatomy and behavior of these fascinating lizards. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title includes information about selecting a healthy green iguana, handling, housing needs, breeding, and life stages. Dr. Donoghue provides the chapter "Diet and Feeding Management," which discusses food sources, supplementation, and feeding guidelines for green iguanas of all ages. Dr. Klingenberg provides the chapter on diseases and disorders, which covers nutritional and metabolic disorders, infectious diseases, reproductive disorders, parasites, and environmental issues. The chapter concludes with a very useful five-page troubleshooting chart for common disorders. The book also discusses the iguanas of the West Indies (chapter by Blair) as well as seven other iguanid lizards, such as the spiny-tailed iguana, Fiji Island iguana, and chuckwallas.

The Iguana Den's Care and Keeping of Giant Green Iguanas

The Iguana Den's Care and Keeping of Giant Green Iguanas
Author: Meredith Martin
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2005-04-01
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 141162842X

Giant Green Iguanas have become a very popular pet in recent years. Unfortunately, too many people who own iguanas either donât have the right care information or are given the wrong information, and many of these iguanas do not make it to adulthood. The Iguana Denâs Care and Keeping of Giant Green Iguanas provides tested, true, and up to date methods of iguana husbandry that have been developed from years of rescuing and rehabbing iguanas. This book is a must-have for both new and experienced iguana keepers. The book is based on the original Iguana Den website: www.iguanaden.com, and all proceeds from the sale benefit the shelter animals at Scales and Tails Rescue, Inc., a non-profit organization.

Amazing Animal Tails

Amazing Animal Tails
Author: Linda Bozzo
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2008-01-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1435846729

Who knew tails could be so cool? Readers will learn about the important concepts of adaptations in nature through this engaging title with vivid photography. From seahorses to beavers to monkeys to porcupines, this book has it all—and it will have readers interested right up to the “tail” end!

Mañana, Iguana

Mañana, Iguana
Author: Ann Whitford Paul
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2018-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1430130261

"A comical takeoff on the familiar Little Red Hen story, this upbeat read-along is brought vividly to life through Brian and Rosi Amador's tandem narration. ...Soft Latin background music is a lilting accompaniment." -Booklist

Iguana

Iguana
Author: Karen L. Rosenthal
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2007-08-20
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0470252723

At last, a book about this special lizard that emphasizes total care and companionship! You'll not only learn about specific traits of your iguana, like its needs for light and heat, you'll learn what the world's like from your pet's perspective. Best of all, the book is filled with color photos, info-packed sidebars and fun facts to make caring for your pet easy and enjoyable.