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They eat moss and lichen which grows on the rocks close to the shore-line. They also swim underwater to feed on submerged plants - returning to land to re-heat their bodies in the sun.

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The Land Iguanas are primarily herbivores, however, some individuals have shown that they are opportunistic carnivores supplementing their diet with insects, centipedes and carrion.

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Where in the world are Galapagos Land Iguanas found?

in the galapagos islands, south America


What do land iguanas eat?

Land iguanas are mainly herbivores. Though occasionally they will eat insects or scavenge for carcases.


What are some ways Galapagas iguanas and South American iguanas are different?

Galapagos Iguanas feed mostly in sea water, off the rocky coasts of the Galapagos. (Aka Marine Iguanas). South American Iguanas or Green Iguanas live in areas of dense forest and vegitation, and spend most of their time basking high in trees. There are also Galapagos Land Iguanas, just sayin'.


Can iguanas swim?

Yes they can, but only the Marine Iguanas, of the Galapagos Islands, can dive and swim underwater.


How would Galapagos land iguana use tail?

It depends on the type, water or land. Watre iguanas use them to grip rocks so the current wont wash it way, the land and water iguanas use them for balance.


Where did marine iguanas come from before arriving to the Galapagos?

The marine iguanas came from North Seymour before arriving to the Galapagos.


How do land iguanas eat?

They open their mouths, grab the food, and swallow !


What animals live on the galapagos island?

Galapagos turtles, the largest land tortoises on Earth today; Darwin´s finches; the only penguin on the northern hemisphere; marine iguanas unique in their kind; flightless cormorants.


What other animal are the Galapagos famous for?

Galapagos turtles, the largest land tortoises on Earth today; Darwin´s finches; the only penguin on the northern hemisphere; marine iguanas unique in their kind; flightless cormorants.


What animals live in galapagos islands?

Some of the animals that live in the Galapagos Islands include marine iguanas, giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, Galapagos penguins, and sea lions. The islands are also home to a wide variety of unique species of birds, reptiles, and marine life.


What do iguanas eat and what eats iguanas?

Iguanas eat dark, leafy, green veggies. Mostly animals bigger than iguanas will eat them.


How are the claws of Galapagos and South American iguanas are adaptation?

i don't think they are