Why Galapagos iguanas must sneeze before they dive
In short: Witness the unique physiological ritual of the Galapagos iguana. This footage from BBC Earth's Dive Galapagos reveals how these reptiles prepare for the cold ocean depths.
The video explores the specialized behavior of Galapagos iguanas as they prepare to forage. To manage their biology before diving into cold waters to hunt for food, these iguanas utilize a sneezing mechanism to expel excess salt from their systems.
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