Iguana GuideQuick answer: Breeding-related behavior can make visual displays and territorial interactions more conspicuous, especially in mature animals.
ContextReproduction
Common signalsHead & dewlap displays
RelatedTerritoriality
InterpretationAge and sex matter
Behavior changes with context
Reproduction changes the incentives around spacing, courtship and competition. Behaviors that appear occasionally at other times may become more frequent or intense.
Displays
Head movements, dewlap extension, posture and coloration can all become part of reproductive interactions.
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Nesting
Females of green iguanas dig nest burrows for eggs. In the wild, suitable nesting substrate and location are therefore important parts of reproductive ecology.
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