Manmay LaKay Magazine Issue 2 April 2018 | Page 98

The Amerindians called it, “Ioüanalao”
meaning “there where the iguana is
found," and the Arawaks, “Hewanorra."
But in the 16th century when the
French took over the island they called
it Sainte-Lucie.
Fun facts about
Iyanola,
the St. Lucia
Iguana...
They can only be found in the dry forest
of the north east coast in places like
Louvette and Grande Anse. 
There are approximately 1000 iguanas
left in the wild and thus the St. Lucia
They are vegetarian and like to eat leaves
iguana is now an endangered species.
and soft fruits.
They grow up to 6ft / 1.82m.
They can live as long as 20 years  
The females can reproduce at three years
old and can lay about 20 eggs.
Picture / Te-Hsin Tsai
Article / Nicole La Force
http://forestryeeunit.blogspot.com/2011/0
6/iyanola.htm