Florida euthanizes 5,000 iguanas

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Florida’s Cold Snap Triggers Return of Bizarre Phenomenon: ‘Falling Iguanas’
A sharp cold snap sweeping across Florida has brought with it one of the state’s most unusual winter sights: iguanas dropping from trees as temperatures plunge well below their comfort zone.

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When Cold Fronts Send Reptiles Falling: Florida’s “Frozen Iguanas” Explained
Florida euthanizes 5,000 iguanas after cold snap stuns the invasive reptiles
Over 5,000 "frozen" iguanas removed across Florida during recent cold snap, according to wildlife officials
Over 5,000 invasive green iguanas have been removed across Florida counties and cities after a recent cold snap put the invasive species into a coma-like state, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservat...

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An estimated 8,000 cold-stunned iguanas removed from parts of Florida
Iguanas fell from trees during South Florida’s cold snap — and it triggered an unusual cleanup
Frozen iguanas rain down in Florida cold spell — as wildlife officials encourage killing invasive critters
“There were iguanas that were pushing six to six-and-a-half feet long. They look like dragons, absolutely crazy,” said iguana hunter Ryan Izquierdo.

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Over 5,000 iguanas captured in Florida during 2-day cold weather roundup: FWC
Florida Man Makes Iguana Tacos From Fallen Frozen Iguanas During Cold Front

Palm Beach County opens cold-weather shelters ahead of another cold front

Palm Beach County is opening cold-weather shelters on Feb. 5, as a strong cold front moves across South Florida.
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Cold front brings scattered storms and overnight chill to South Florida

A cold front moving through South Florida on Thursday is expected to bring scattered storms, increasing winds and a sharp drop in temperatures by nightfall, followed by a Cold Weather Advisory early Friday.

Another cold front forecast for Florida after historic February freeze

The front, which is attached to a stewing area of low pressure pushing through the bottom tier of the country, is forecast to reach the Panhandle late Wednesday before sliding through the state Thursday. Temperatures overnight Wednesday will hover just above freezing at 34 degrees while the low on Thursday will be 37 degrees.

South Florida sees more Cold Weather Advisories ahead of another round of tumbling temperatures

Another cold front is headed for South Florida, and that will once again send temperatures tumbling across the region.

Florida forecast: Another cold front after historic February freeze

A second February cold front will assail Florida this week on the heels the previous punch of winter, which was still challenging records Tuesday with lingering frigid air.
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Charlotte CARE Center Extends Hours to Shelter Southwest Florida Residents from Record Cold Front

A cold front hits Southwest Florida, leading the Charlotte CARE Center to extend shelter hours for those in need due to the temperature drop.