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Quiet cold causes iguanas to hibernate in the US

Florida allowed hunting without a license to save animals

Quiet cold causes iguanas to hibernate in the US

According to reports from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, more than 1,000 iguanas entered a state of anabiosis due to abnormal cold weather. To rescue animals paralyzed by the cold, Florida authorities issued a temporary order on Monday allowing citizens to capture iguanas without a special license. Experts note that such measures are necessary for rapid re-aerodynamicization of the animal and preventing its death. Similar situations involving cold fronts previously occurred in South America, causing similar problems, but such events are rare under modern climate conditions.

Context

Abnormal cold fronts, previously affecting coastal areas of South America, have caused similar wildlife rescue incidents.

Summary:

In Florida, over 1,000 iguanas entered anabiosis due to severe cold; in response, authorities allowed hunting without a license to help save the animals.