A Florida site is under attack, but the threat is not what you may think. A “mess” of iguanas has taken over a cultural landmark and called it home. The town isn’t giving up without a fight, though, hiring an invasive removal expert who came in with guns — or air rifles — blazing.
Iguanas don’t look like much of a menace, as they seem to just sunbathe and mind their own business. However, looks can be deceiving.
These large lizards are an invasive species in Florida, and they have a nasty habit. They burrow underground, primarily to lay eggs. These burrows can be up to 6 feet deep. Now imagine hundreds of them…