If you encounter a behemoth on the road that may be found in movies, will you be shocked?
A few days ago, a Taiwanese netizen found a huge lizard lying leisurely on the stone on the roadside, basking in the sun, so he took a photo and uploaded it to social media.
Although lizards generally do not attack humans on their own initiative, they are so big and look so monster-like, so they will inevitably scare passers-by. If you look at it from a distance, it is really a bit like the dinosaurs in " Jurassic ".
It is understood that this lizard is called the American iguana (scientific name: Iguana iguana), also known as green iguana . It is a large lizard living on trees. Its head and tail can reach 1 to 2 meters and its lifespan can last more than 10 years. It uses the leaves, buds, flowers and fruits of plants as food. It is included in Appendix II to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Green iguanas are often raised as pets. Because of their artificial breeding and wild release, they have become an invasive species in Taiwan. Breeding groups have been established in many counties and cities in central and southern Taiwan, such as Taichung City and other neighboring townships. Residing should be registered since September 2020, otherwise you may be fined. [
In foreign countries, there are actually many people who are happy to raise this type of lizard as pets. Although it looks bulky, it is still beautiful after watching it for a long time.
Big lizard Bathing in the sun is very common because they need to adjust their body temperature by illuminating the sun. So when you see lizards basking in the sun, you don’t have to panic. However, based on the reality, it is difficult to see such a rare lizard basking in the sun in most cases.
In addition, how did this sun-bathing lizard come from? There is a saying that it was originally a pet raised by humans, but it was abandoned later, so it ended up falling into the streets. In this way, this terrible guy is actually a poor victim.
Whether it is a cat, a dog or other animals, since it has become its own pet, it should end up in one go and should not be abandoned easily. On the one hand, it will hurt its body and mind, and on the other hand, it may have potential negative impacts on the surrounding environment and residents.
