The remarkable feat of the world's only seafaring lizard
In short: Witness a rare glimpse into the underwater feeding habits of the marine iguana, a reptile capable of extraordinary breath-holding feats to survive in the ocean.
As the only lizard species that retrieves its food from the sea, the marine iguana must navigate a high-stakes balance between foraging and survival. This footage explores the reptile's ability to remain submerged for up to thirty minutes, highlighting the critical necessity of returning to the surface for air before its oxygen runs out.
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