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If you've ever heard that iguanas fall out of trees in Florida, you might have assumed it was an exaggeration. It isn't. During major cold snaps, green iguanas can actually become so cold and stiff that they lose their ability to hold onto branches and fall from trees. It's one of the strangest wildlife phenomena you'll see in South Florida, and there's a scientific explanation behind it. Why Do Iguanas Fall Out of Trees? The simple answer is cold temperatures. Green iguanas

If you've ever seen a 10-foot alligator in Florida, one of the first questions that probably comes to mind is: How old is that thing? A 10-foot alligator is an impressive animal, and likely an older adult, but determining its exact age isn't as simple as measuring it with a tape. So, how old is a 10-foot alligator? The short answer is that a 10-foot American alligator could be several decades old, but its length alone isn't enough to determine its exact age. How Fast Do Allig

If you're heading into the Florida wetlands in search of an alligator, there's a big difference between simply seeing a gator and finding the gator. For many hunters, the ultimate goal is a trophy alligator- an old, powerful, impressive animal that stands out from the rest. But what actually makes a gator a trophy? Is it length? Weight? The size of its head? The thickness of its hide? The answer is a little bit of everything. There isn't one official measurement that determin