10 Incredible Marine Iguana Facts

Have you ever witnessed an iguana's nose? It's unlikely unless you've been to in the Galapagos Islands.

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You can also discover an iguana species which sneezes, shrinks can swim, and also performs extraordinary feats of living.

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Check back for 10 amazing marine Iguana facts!

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In times of food shortages the bodies of these animals actually become smaller and require lesser sustenance.Marine Iguanas Can Shrink.

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Yes, you read it exactly! Marine iguanas release salt from their noses.

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Because they spend a lot of time in the sea's salty water they consume a huge amount of salt.Marine

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Despite their intimidating appearance the marine iguanas are herbivores as are numerous other species of iguana.

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They feed on plants and plant matter in rock and pools.Marine

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