The ectothermic limit causes motor failure when ambient air temperatures fluctuate. This cold-stunned state is counterintuitively a survival mechanism rather than a sign of death. Executing the ...

Floridians know to keep an eye on the sky for any falling reptiles when the temperatures drop. If you're not from Florida, you might be wondering why reptiles drop from the sky when it gets cold.

An Arctic air mass sweeping across the eastern and southern United States is resulting in unusually chilling temperatures to Florida, leading to unexpected concerns for people and animals alike. The ...

A cold-stunned green iguana lies on the ground on February 01, 2026 in Miami Beach, Florida – Copyright AFP/File TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA Iguanas stunned by cold ...

Falling trees during storms is an underrated danger, claiming dozens of lives in the U.S. each year. One early spring afternoon in April 2025, Matthew Collins and his son, Matthew Collins Jr. were ...

When Florida temperatures drop, iguanas can become paralyzed and fall from trees. Those actually killed by the prolonged cold snap - or by predators while they were stunned - are now rotting in tree ...