Over 5,000 iguanas captured in Florida during 2-day cold weather roundup: FWC

More than 5,000 iguanas were captured and turned in during Florida’s two-day roundup amid cold temperatures, state wildlife officials said.

The 5,195 invasive green iguanas were removed from the ecosystem during the temporary capture period that ran from Feb. 1-2, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials said Wednesday.

The FWC had allowed people to remove the cold-stunned iguanas and bring them to five locations in the state…

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