Planet Zoo Iguana (Real Research)

The cheetah cannot retract its claws, unlike most cat species; an improvement that gives it more traction on the ground when running at speed.

To run faster, cheetahs have developed light bones and large lungs.

Norway rats are also a threat to juveniles and hatchlings. As human populations increase, populations of these predators increase.

Appendix to CITES I have collected blue iguanas from the international pet trade, but locals have also collected them illegally. In addition, habitat loss has risen as land is converted for agriculture. Although iguanas are adaptable, the loss of forests converted for agricultural lands means less food and puts these lizards in conflict with farmers.

The National Trust for the Cayman Islands has some protected land, but there is a need for more land cover in areas that are suitable for blue iguanas. The Blue Irma Recovery Initiative has also developed a head-start scheme that releases captive-bred blue iguanas into safe areas once they reach a population where predators are less likely to be killed by predators.

They may be young and fast, but their muscles are built for speed rather than climbing.

Can hyenas climb trees?

In Africa’s national parks, poor old hyenas are yet to master scaling the trees. A hyena’s body is built for endurance running, but it doesn’t have the agility or strength required to scale a tree. Leopards are a great news for leopards who don’t want to reveal their prey, but not so good for the hungry hyenas who must wait at the bottom of the tree for the leopards to drop morsels and scraps.

Africa is home to some of the world’s most beautiful animals, whether tree-climbing or otherwise.

If the iguana becomes more accepting of handling, you will be more aware of its moods. If it normally accepts handling but it is tense or gives body language that it is not familiar, then you can accept it.

To establish your irradiance, you’ll need to engage with it at different times of day and in different situations. For example, you may want to take it out of its cage during the day and at night, or when other people are around.

If another individual wishes to pet or hold the irma, please inform them that although your pet is tame, it may also be concerned about strangers.