Thousands of cold-stunned Florida iguanas dropped off

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An estimated 8,000 cold-stunned iguanas removed from parts of Florida
An estimated 8,000 invasive green iguanas were removed from various Florida communities this week after a record-breaking freeze event that sent overnight temperatures down to the mid-30s for two nigh...

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Florida's cold-stunned iguanas might be tomorrow’s luxury fashion accessories
Iguanas are falling out of trees in Florida. But here's why you shouldn't try to 'save' them.
Iguanas fell from trees during South Florida’s cold snap — and it triggered an unusual cleanup
The most intense cold front recorded in Florida since 2010 triggered widespread sightings — and a wave of collections — of invasive green iguanas across South Florida on Sunday and Monday.

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Over 5,000 iguanas captured in Florida during 2-day cold weather roundup: FWC
Over 5,000 "frozen" iguanas removed across Florida during recent cold snap, according to wildlife officials
Frozen iguanas rain down in Florida cold spell — as wildlife officials encourage killing invasive critters
“There were iguanas that were pushing six to six-and-a-half feet long. They look like dragons, absolutely crazy,” said iguana hunter Ryan Izquierdo.

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Over 5K cold-stunned green iguanas removed during Florida cold spell: FWC
Florida Man Makes Iguana Tacos From Fallen Frozen Iguanas During Cold Front

Video shows Florida man lying under pile of frozen iguanas

Need ideas on how to stay warm during this winter chill? This Florida man tries lying under a pile of these reptiles, see video.

FWC releases frozen iguana counts after weather-driven executive order

Residents could take "frozen" iguanas to five locations around southern Florida for a two-day period to help the numbers of the invasive reptiles.