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Animal of the day (148)

A popular fish in the pet trade, you may be familiar with the Emperor Angelfish, but did you know it looked so different as a juvenile? Its colors and patterns gradually change as it grows into adulthood. Even though most in the aquarium hobby tend to be smaller, it can reach a respectable 15 inches in length. Native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans, from the Red Sea to Hawaii and the Austral Islands, this tropical fish thrives in coral-rich reefs, where there are lots of cavities to hide in. It feasts on sponges and other marine invertebrates, and apparently produces a knocking sound when frightened.

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Animal of the day (058)

Did you know iguanas came in blue? They do, but the blue looks best on males and during breeding season, otherwise they tend to be more of a bluish grey. The Blue Iguana is endemic to the island of Grand Cayman and is one of the longest-living species of lizard; up to 69 years. (Nice. 😎) It enjoys rocky, sunlit, open areas in dry forests or near the shore, as the females must dig holes in the sand to lay eggs in June and July, and possibly a second clutch in September. It favors a diet of plants, fruits, and flowers.

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(Photo: Harpy-Eagle on flickr)