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Why do iguanas fall from trees in Florida?

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Green iguanas ( Iguana iguana) can struggle to maintain their body temperature in colder weather.

This is a type of paralysis that can cause them to lose muscle control.

The paralysis typically occurs when the weather dips into the 40s Fahrenheit.

The phenomenon has been more noticeable recently due to booming iguana populations in Florida .