Originally Posted by fatfoo

Iguana is a lizard native to tropical areas of Central America and the Caribbean. The lizard possesses a dewlap, a row of spines running down their back to their tail, and a third "eye" on their head. Behind their neck are small scales which resemble spikes. These scales may be a variety of colors. Iguanas have excellent vision and can see shapes, shadows, colors and movement at long distances. Iguanas use their eyes to navigate through crowded forests, as well as for finding food. They use visual signals to communicate with other iguanas.

Known as the "chickens of the trees," iguanas have been eaten as a delicacy. Recent studies and efforts to grow the iguana as a food staple are interesting. With consumers willing to pay more for the meat than fish, poultry, pork or beef, iguana farming can provide an economic incentive to grow lizards and not to fell forests to create more space for growing crops or cattle. Local farmers, who once hunted the iguana, are now learning how to raise them for food and for income generation in the production of leather products.