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Show your support for National Iguana Awareness Day - learn about their important role in the environment and help protect these amazing creatures!
September 8 is the perfect time to celebrate National Iguana Awareness Day! This day was created in 2001 as a way to spread knowledge and appreciation for iguanas, and it has been growing in popularity ever since. Iguanas are fascinating creatures that range from 4-6 feet long and can live up to 20 years if they're well cared for. They come in a wide array of colors, patterns, shapes, sizes and personalities - there's truly something special about each one.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1500s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Iguanas Discovered by Europeans</div><div class='timeline-text'>During their exploration of the New World, Europeans discovered the iguana, introducing the unique reptile to a global audience.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Scientific Classification</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1800s, scientists classified the iguana into two distinct species - the Green Iguana and the Lesser Antillean Iguana.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Iguana Pet Boom</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1990s, iguanas gained popularity as pets in the United States and Europe, thus increasing awareness and interest in iguana conservation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Iguana Awareness Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Iguana Awareness Day was first celebrated in 2001 to increase public knowledge and appreciation of these unique reptiles.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010-Present</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Continued Conservation Efforts</div><div class='timeline-text'>Over the past decade, various conservation organizations have intensified efforts to protect iguanas and their habitats, including efforts to combat the pet trade and habitat loss.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go to a local zoo</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Support your local zoo by visiting for National Iguana Awareness Day. If you’re lucky, you might be able to observe iguanas in their natural environment and learn more about them.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at an animal shelter</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Volunteering at an animal shelter is a great way to celebrate National Iguana Awareness Day. You can help create a better living environment for iguanas and other animals.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate others</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share facts about iguanas with your friends and family on National Iguana Awareness Day. Help spread the word about these reptiles and why it’s important to protect them.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Plant iguana friendly plants</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Iguanas are herbivores, so planting plants that are friendly to them can help provide food and shelter for iguanas. Look up plants native to your area that iguanas would enjoy.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to conservation organizations</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Donate money or time to organizations working to protect iguanas and their habitats on National Iguana Awareness Day. Research organizations in your area or abroad that are helping this cause.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Iguanas are amazing creatures</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Iguanas are fascinating animals with bright colors and unique behavior making them fun to interact with in the wild and as pets. Iguanas also have a special place in nature because of their voracious appetite for insects that helps control insect populations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Iguana conservation is important</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Due to habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, and other human activities, iguanas are an endangered species. By drawing attention to these reptiles on National Iguana Awareness Day, we can help contribute towards conserving their population and preserving their habitats from further degradation.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Iguanas make great pets</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Not only are iguanas interesting animals to watch in the wild, but they can also make wonderful pets when properly taken care of. They require minimal space and maintenance, plus they're fairly easy to train and handle compared to other reptiles!</p></div></div>
National Iguana Awareness Day is celebrated on September 8th every year. In 2024 National Iguana Awareness Day will occur on a Sunday.
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