Rhinoceros Iguana Facts: the IGUANA with a HORN 🦏 Animal Fact Files

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6.6 هزار بار بازدید - 2 سال پیش - The rhinoceros iguana, or simply
The rhinoceros iguana, or simply rhino iguana, is a rock iguana from Hispaniola. The rhinoceros iguana is an endangered animal, and also the iguana with a horn! Learn more rhinoceros iguana facts on this episode of Animal Fact Files!

Scientific Name: Cyclura cornuta
Range: Hispaniola and surrounding small islands
Habitat: dry, rocky scrublands and forests
Size: average 20 inches (50cm) long (not including tail)
Diet: mostly herbivorous, also takes insect larvae like caterpillars and small crabs
Threats: kestrels, owls, humans, feral pigs, dogs, cats, etc.
Lifespan: 20+ years in the wild

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Rhinoceros Iguana HABITAT 0:00
Rhinoceros Iguana THREATS 0:42
Rhinoceros Iguana LIFE CYCLE 1:27
Rhinoceros Iguana SIZE 2:30
Rhinoceros Iguana DIET 3:14
Thanks! 3:42
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https://www.fws.gov/species/horned-gr...
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