The thorn-tailed iguana is the fastest lizard in the world, reaching speeds of up to 35 kilometers per hour, and it is also the most widespread of the thorn-tailed iguanas. Because of their large size, they pose a threat to endemic species in many places, and they are also hunted by locals. Did the number of spiny-tailed iguanas decrease a lot after being hunted? Are they protected animals? Let's take a look together.

Is a thorn-tailed iguana a protected animal