Book 32, Question 108 · Video
How do marine iguanas live in the sea?
Marine iguanas live only on the Galápagos Islands. They are the only lizards that swim in the sea to eat. The iguanas dive into the cold water to graze on algae growing on rocks. Afterwards, they lie on warm black rocks to bask and heat up again. They swim with their tails swishing from side to side. They’re like tiny dragons in the surf.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How do marine iguanas live in the sea?
The Big Idea
Most lizards stay on land. But one kind dives into the sea! How do marine iguanas live there?
Galápagos Home
Step one: Galápagos Home. Marine iguanas live only on the Galápagos Islands. They're the only lizards that swim in the sea to eat.
Diving for Algae
Step two: Diving for Algae. The iguanas dive into the cold water to graze on algae growing on rocks. They swim with their tails swishing from side to side.
Basking After
Step three: Basking After. Afterward, they lie on warm black rocks to bask and heat up again. They're like tiny dragons in the surf.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! Only home. Food. Swims. Warm up.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! Marine iguanas are the only lizards that feed in the ocean. They eat algae. They bask on black rocks. Tails help them swim.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Draw a marine iguana diving for algae. Add waves and rocks. Add a warm rock for it to rest on afterward. Color the rock black. Draw the sun shining on it.
Outro
Marine iguanas live only on the Galápagos Islands and are the only lizards that feed in the sea. They dive into cold water to graze on algae, swim with swishing tails, and bask on warm black rocks afterward. Science is amazing! Remember, every big discovery starts with a small question. Keep looking, keep learning, and keep asking why! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!