I’m the dominant male and I like to show it by hunting my rivals!
I love
be the first to eat !
I hate
missing out on red peppers at feeding time
About Iguane rhinocéros - Hulk
Scientific name :
Cyclura cornuta
Common name :
rhinoceros iguana
Native to :
the Caribbean
Maximum size :
up to 1.3 metres
Weight :
up to 9 kg
Conservation status :
Vulnerable (VU)
Reproduction :
the female lays her eggs in a hole which is more than one metre deep and stands guard for the entire incubation period, lasting 85 days. Eggs are laid during the rainy season to prevent them drying out.
Diet :
his herbivorous animal eats leaves, flowers, berries and fruit.
Characteristics :
these animals tend to communicate with one another by using characteristic nods. The males use these nods to intimidate other males or to attract females.
Location in the Tropical Reserve :
sur l’île aux Pythons
