Description Green Iguanas have a white photosensory organ on the top of their heads called the parietal eye (Third eye, pineal eye or pineal gland), most other species of lizards have lost this.. This eye is not like a normal eye as it only has a rudimentary retina and lens and cant form images. But is sensitive to light and dark and movement. Which helps the iguana when being stalked by predators from above.
Silver Scales Studio, St. Louis Member Since February 2012 Artist Statement Something has always drawn me to exotic animals.. Something about how magical and mysterious they are or the way they move, their colors, or the fact that some can live 150 years.. There are so many interesting and beautiful aspects to these creatures and I hope to share some of them through my videos and photographs.
Whether it be in the wild with rare and endangered species or in captivity, rescued animals, or personal pets I am there to capture moments that will help with education and conservation of these wonderful animals.
They hold ties to prehistoric times and it would be a shame to let that become something that is forgotten..