Spiny Tailed Iguanas are native to Mexico and Central America.  They are omnivorous, feeding on fruit, flowers, foliage, as well as frogs and other small animals.  The world record sprint speed of lizards (21.5 mph) was set by a Costa Rican Spiny Tailed Iguana.

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