Florida, Iguanas

Florida Issues Advice on Frozen Iguanas
As temperatures plunge in Florida, residents are being urged to keep an eye out for stunned iguanas falling from trees.
How cold does it need to get in Florida before iguanas start falling out of trees?
MIAMI - It's a South Florida phenomenon that draws amusement from across the country — when temperatures drop below a certain level, cold-stunned iguanas start falling out of trees. While it may sound bizarre, it happens. And there's a scientific reason for it.
Florida Freeze Watch: Are temperatures cold enough for falling iguanas?
Frigid temperatures have been infiltrating the U.S. over the past several days, and Florida hasn’t been immune to the bitter blast of cold air.
People in Florida have been warned about iguanas falling from the sky
Snow, ice, strong winds and plunging temperatures in the US have led to dangerous travel conditions from central and southern states.
Experts Issue Warning About Falling Iguanas In Florida
"It’s gonna happen," biologist Joe Wasilewski warned. "If it’s in the 50s, they’re slow. If it’s in the 40s, they’re on the brink of falling. And if it’s in the 30s, they’re down.”
At what temperature do iguanas "freeze" in Florida?
Although several iguana species live in Florida, the predominant one is the green iguana, native to Central and South America. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, green iguanas are considered invasive in the state.
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Does Florida’s cold-weather forecast include falling iguanas? | Opinion
South Florida faces an Arctic blast and polar vortex. Will this cold snap lead to an ultimate measure of cold weather here?
Will it snow? Not likely, but iguanas may 'freeze' as repeat cold fronts hit South Florida
The overall coldest temperature recorded at West Palm Beach's Palm Beach International Airport in January was 26 degrees in 1905.
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Many Florida residents waking up to freezing temps. How low did it go and what's ahead?
The cold weather will continue through most of ... Watch out for falling iguanas as Arctic blast hits Florida Iguanas become paralyzed once temperatures fall to the 40s and tend to fall from ...
South Florida faces a cold front. Will it be enough to cause falling iguanas?
NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says the coldest air of the season, so far, arrives on Wednesday morning with lows falling to mostly the upper 40s. Some inland areas could see the mid-40s ...
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Why Green Iguanas May Drop From Trees In Florida's Cold Weather
(File) As temperatures drop in Florida this week, residents might notice an unusual sight – green iguanas falling from trees. These non-native reptiles, typically found in Central America, ...
Florida Freeze Map Reveals Counties to Be Hit Hardest as Pet Warning Issued
While freeze warnings will expire throughout Friday morning, cold temperatures are expected to stick around for some time in ...