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The Amerindians called it, “Ioüanalao”<br />

meaning “there where the iguana is<br />

found," and the Arawaks, “Hewanorra."<br />

But in the 16th century when the<br />

French took over the island they called<br />

it Sainte-Lucie.<br />

Fun facts about<br />

Iyanola,<br />

the St. Lucia<br />

Iguana...<br />

can only be found in the dry forest<br />

They<br />

the north east coast in places like<br />

of<br />

and Grande Anse.<br />

Louvette<br />

are approximately 1000 iguanas<br />

There<br />

left in the wild and thus the St. Lucia<br />

iguana is now an endangered species.<br />

They are vegetarian and like to eat leaves<br />

and soft fruits.<br />

Picture / Te-Hsin Tsai<br />

They grow up to 6ft / 1.82m.<br />

Article / Nicole La Force<br />

They can live as long as 20 years<br />

http://forestryeeunit.blogspot.com/2011/0<br />

The females can reproduce at three years<br />

6/iyanola.htm<br />

old and can lay about 20 eggs.

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