Interesting fact about the green iguana: They can survive falls from heights of up to 50 feet without injury. They spend much of their time high in trees, and their strong limbs, long toes, and sharp claws help them grip branches securely. But if they do take a fall, their bodies are built to absorb the impact—sometimes even using their tail to stabilize mid-air like a parachute. This one was photographed in the mangroves of Piedras Blancas National Park in Costa Rica. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 900, f/5.6 at 1/500th of a second.
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Interesting fact about the green iguana: They can survive falls from heights of up to 50 feet without injury. They spend much of their time high in trees, and their strong limbs, long toes, and sharp claws help them grip branches securely. But if they do take a fall, their bodies are built to absorb the impact—sometimes even using their tail to stabilize mid-air like a parachute. This one was photographed in the mangroves of Piedras Blancas National Park in Costa Rica. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 900, f/5.6 at 1/500th of a second.
Wow, what a great photo, Sean!
He doesn’t seem to be green but nice shot!