Iguana
by Olga Hamilton
Title
Iguana
Artist
Olga Hamilton
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Photograph
Description
Iguana is a genus of herbivorous lizards native to tropical areas of Mexico, Central America, several islands in Polynesia such as Fiji and Tonga, and the Caribbean. The genus was first described in 1768 by Austrian naturalist Josephus Nicolaus Laurenti in his book Specimen Medicum, Exhibens Synopsin Reptilium Emendatam cum Experimentis circa Venena. Two species are included in the genus Iguana: the green iguana, which is widespread throughout its range and a popular pet, and the Lesser Antillean iguana, which is native to the Lesser Antilles and endangered due to habitat destruction. The word "iguana" is derived from the original Taino name for the species, iwana.
In addition to the two species in the genus Iguana, several other related genera in the same family have common names of the species including the word "iguana".
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January 8th, 2014
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Comments (43)
Kimberlee Baxter
Oh, Ancient of Days, the Iguana! Olga, he looks like a miniature version of a dinosaur! You have captured every detail so beautifully! I love how you shot this and got the profile of this amazing creature! It looks like he is almost posing for you! Love this! Fave!
Sharon Elliott
This, not so handsome creature, sure is beautiful in color......kind of makes up for the scales. Beautiful work here. SE v/f
Lesa Fine
Oh my he is a beautiful creature, so colorful and such a wonderful capture Olga, great work! Fav!
Music of the Heart
What a magnificent capture of this beautiful iguana! Great crisp details and beautiful interesting colors! Kudos to you Olga! LF
Julie Brugh Riffey
Interesting shot. It is amazing how these creatures are still on this Earth! They look so pre-historic. I did a painting once of Iguana eyes and all the scales involved! I hope you were using a telephoto lens! I would not want to be this close to this creature otherwise. Like!
Olga Hamilton replied:
Thank you, Julie! I was hand feeding and petting them :) They all were so nice :)
Susan Hanlon
I don't think I've ever seen such a beautiful iguana! This looks like it could be a piece of jewelry with its beautiful colors. Nature at its finest. Well done! l/f