A Stomper said it was his 'lucky day' after spotting an iguana near Hillview MRT Station on Mar 28.
He shared photos and videos of the reptile that was seen climbing a tree and exploring some plants and bushes."It was my first time seeing one in that area even though there is a signboard stating that iguanas are on-site.In the clips, some of the onlookers think it is a chameleon.Others asked where it came from and if it will hurt people.in Singapore, they are not native and were once pets.
The species likely originated from the exotic pet trade and are native to the Middle East and South America.to Stomp, the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society said:"The illegal and exotic pet trade causes misery to millions of wild animals worldwide as they are poached from the wild and smuggled globally for various purposes, like the exotic pet trade and animal parts for medicinal purposes.
The animal welfare charity’s co-chief executive, Ms Anbarasi Boopal explained why such pets are abandoned toGet more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on
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