Strange Island Reptiles Who Lay Elongated Eggs A year or two ago Zoo history was made by the arrival of some giant Marine Iguanas from the Galapagos Islands. Recently the Society acquired, thanks to Mr, T. O. M. Sopwith, some examples of the big Land Iguanas or "dragons" from the same lonely island group in the Pacific Ocean, states the "Observer."
Whereas the Marine Lizards are, or were, abundant throughout the entire &rchipelago, the terrestrial form is found on only four of the islands. Like the maritime species, it is a heavily built creature about a yard long with a dragonlike crest of spines running from nape to tail, stout claws, and a heavy dewlap. It differs from the Marine Iguana in its rounded tail, purely terrestrial habits, and far from equable temperament—biting savagely when molested.
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