The text and heading fonts are ITC Garamond Light and Garamond Book. The illustrations that appear in the book were created in Macromedia Freehand 5.0 by Chris Reilley. This colophon was written by Clairemarie Fisher O'Leary. This fierce-looking reptile, which can grow up to seven feet in length, can be found in forested areas near rivers throughout South America. Older iguanas feed primarily on plant vegetation, but when younger they prefer to feed on small animals.
Iguanas often climb tall trees to bask in their sun-drenched canopies.
If disturbed from its rest, an iguana may quickly dive into the river surface below, where it is quite at home. The iguana has developed quick reflex movements to escape impending danger. It will also defend against predators itself using crushing snaps of its long, muscular tail.