Iguanas are found in Central and South America and in countries as far away as Fiji and Papua New Guinea.
Daily life consists of finding a sunny spot to bask in, eating, and avoiding predators.
A young iguana is a bright green color which helps to camouflage it's body within the bright green leaves of the lower canopy of the rainforest. Quick movements and excellent eyesight help the young iguana avoid capture. As the iguana grows and matures, it loses it's bright green color and becomes a more muted green. In the morning, the iguana ventures into the sunlight to take in the sun's warmth. Besides heat, the sun also provides valuable UV rays which help the iguana sythesize Vitamin D3 and absorb other essential nutrients from it's mostly vegetarian diet.