User:Andy.thompson33/Rhinoceros iguana

Although quick to flee when attacked or threatened, they will aggressively attack by biting and repeatedly striking with their thick tail if cornered.

The Rhinoceros Iguana is a species that is vibrant in comparison to other species. If someone was trying to look for them to be a house pet they would be goods ones. With their vitality and attitude they make it interesting for the owners. However, even though they look menacing with the scales and horns they are more calm than the blue or green iguanas you see.

From the environment the rhinoceros iguanas were originally born into, their predators were birds of prey, such as hawks. They are also hunted and eat by mongooses because of the decrease in food for the rhinoceros iguana from competing and losing against pigs. These animals are in a threatened status and need to be helped.

These animals are cold-blooded, meaning they need external sources to heat themselves. Rhinoceros Iguanas move as the sun shifts in order to get optimal internal temperature.