Simon – The Iguana Who Started it All

November 4, 2008 · Posted in Animal Rescue, Animals, Reptiles, Wildlife Education · Comment 

As a professional biologist, I knew better. But, I am also a mother; which means that I too sometimes abandon all sense and logic to appease the pleadings of one of my adorable, and always convincing, children. Meet Simon, the iguana who started it all.
There was Simon, perched lopsided on that branch in that crummy pet store. He was maybe 6 inches long and bright green. His twisted and broken [more...]