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The Sad Fate of the 'Frozen' Iguanas in Miami: What Will Happen to Them

An unusual cold snap in South Florida has left green iguanas incapacitated, leading to a temporary measure allowing residents to capture them.

In early February, an unexpected cold wave affected southern Florida, resulting in green iguanas falling from trees and becoming immobile on sidewalks, gardens, and docks. This phenomenon, rather than being caused by illness or poisoning, is due to the reptiles entering a state of torpor, which temporarily paralyzes them during extremely low temperatures.

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