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Other names: Cayman Island ground iguanas
Other names: Cayman Island ground iguanas
[[Image:DSC01713.JPG|350px|thumb|right|'''Rhinocerous iguana at ZSL London Zoo''']]
[[Image:DSC01713.JPG|350px|thumb|right|Rhinocerous iguana at ZSL London Zoo. Clamy, RVC 2010]]
==Description==
==Description==
==Enclosure==
==Enclosure==
[[Image:Cyclura cornuta.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''Rhinocerous iguana (''Cyclura cornuta'')''' (© Raimond Spekking / Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-SA-3.0 & GFDL; [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nashornleguan_(Cyclura_cornuta).jpg])]]
These iguanas are ground dwelling lizards. In their native habitat these animals are seen on beaches, in grassy fields, and in barren open terrain that has some rocks/logs or similar cover. Juveniles may be largely arboreal. Adults will climb stout branches in search of food but climbing activity is usually restricted to finding a basking site on a large rock.
These iguanas are ground dwelling lizards. In their native habitat these animals are seen on beaches, in grassy fields, and in barren open terrain that has some rocks/logs or similar cover. Juveniles may be largely arboreal. Adults will climb stout branches in search of food but climbing activity is usually restricted to finding a basking site on a large rock.
The temperature gradient during the day should range from 27ºC on the cool side to 34ºC on the warm side. The basking areas should range from 36-40ºC. The night-time temperature should not drop below 23ºC.
The temperature gradient during the day should range from 27ºC on the cool side to 34ºC on the warm side. The basking areas should range from 36-40ºC. The night-time temperature should not drop below 23ºC.
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[[Category:Lizard_Species]]
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