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".
Anatomy and physiology
Iguanas can range from 5 to 6 feet (1.5 to 1.8m) including their tail. The two species of lizard within the genus Iguana possess a dewlap, a row of spines running down their backs to their tails, and a tiny "third eye" on their heads. This light-sensing organ is known as the parietal eye, visible as a pale scale on the top of the head, and cannot make out details, just brightness. Behind their necks are small scales which resemble spokes, known as tuberculate scales. These scales may be a variety of colors and are not always visible from close distances. They have a large round scale on their cheeks known as a subtympanic shield.
The RG-34 (formerly denoted as Iguana FV4) is a South AfricanMRAP. Specially designed to be mine-resistant, it has been produced in multiple variants, equipped for troop or cargo transport, command, and fire support.
Development
Development of the Iguana was initiated under contract by Industrial & Automotive South Africa (IADSA) for a Belgian firm, Sabiex; the first prototype being completed in early 2002. By June 2009, BAE Land Systems had obtained necessary rights to develop and manufacture the vehicle. The RG-34 was initially displayed with a potent weapons system for an MRAP, in the form of an overlarge turret fitted with a 90mm (3.5 in.) gun. This has since been replaced by a more ergonomic tactical remote turret (TRT) boasting a 25mm M242 autocannon and a co-axial 7.62mm machine gun.
Design
RG-34's cross-country performance is attributed to its unique suspension, a multi-link hydro-pneumatic structure mounted on a very rigid chassis. This affords optimal performance on road surfaces, a superior turning radius, and clearance over rugged terrain. When deployed in the reconnaissance role long-range fuel tanks give the vehicle an extended operating range of 1,000 kilometres.
Loads of people like to try and work out optical illusions, but it's no secret they can be tricky. It's said you need the eyes of a sniper to be able to spot the iguana in the picture ... .
It's a South Florida phenomenon that draws amusement from across the country — when temperatures drop below a certain level, cold-stunned iguanas start falling out of trees ... .
"It’s gonna happen," biologist Joe Wasilewski warned. "If it’s in the 50s, they’re slow. If it’s in the 40s, they’re on the brink of falling. And if it’s in the 30s, they’re down.” ... .
'Frozen' iguanas seen scattered across Florida after cold snap. "Frozen" iguanas lay immobilized on the ground in Florida after being stunned by cold temperatures ... Unless… Iguanas could fall from trees ... That’s when you play your iguana card.
frozen iguanas. The cold-blooded reptiles, which rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature, are falling into a hibernation-like state, leaving many people wondering what to do when they encounter a frozen iguana.
Video. Frozen iguanas falling from trees in Florida cold weather. Frozen iguanas falling from trees in Florida are a thing, especially when temps dip in the 30s or 40s ...That's the reason why we're on "frozen iguana" watch this month ... St ... Can't see the St.
Taiwan plans to cull as many as 120,000 invasive green iguanas this year to curb the species’ impact on local farmers, the Ministry of Agriculture said ... A green iguana is pictured in Tainan in an undated photograph.
GettySean helps a reader with an iguana[/caption] ... Q) WE have had our iguana for over a year but his skin has changed in colour and texture recently ... A) This can be perfectly normal in iguanas.
Dust off the thermal underwear and watch out for falling iguanas ... cause frozen-stiff iguana bodies to drop from the trees. ... Please spare a thought for all those oranges and iguanas in Florida too.
Video. Frozen iguanas falling from trees in Florida cold weather. Frozen iguanas falling from trees in Florida are a thing, especially when temps dip in the 30s or 40s. Not to worry, after the cold, they're usually revived by the sun ... 12 ... 2 ... Saturday, Jan.