A green iguana basks in the sun.

A green iguana basking on the patio of a hotel in Miami, Florida. Native to Central and South America but now common across South Florida, green iguanas thrive in the region’s tropical climate. Often found near water or sunlit surfaces, they are known for their spiny crests and long tails. In Miami, these reptiles are a familiar sight in urban gardens, parks, and hotel courtyards.