January 29, 2026

I am a Green Iguana

In south Florida I live high in the trees

But in certain weather 

I can't hold it together

Cold weather can bring me to my knees.

Thanks to very special guest photographer, David Simpson.

Location: Green Cay Nature Center & Wetland, Palm Beach County, Florida

Sources: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Iguana_iguana/

https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/weather/2025/11/10/cold-weather-in-florida-may-cause-iguanas-to-fall-from-trees/87199396007/

Photo © 2026 David Simpson and text © 2026 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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