# Odd Climate Consequences Frozen Iguanas Falling from Trees in Florida By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-01-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iguanas-falling-from-trees References: [justnews](http://www.justnews.com/news/22152242/detail.html#) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EFUxzGqQE0) In south Florida, frozen iguanas falling from trees have emerged an an unusual consequence to [climate change](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climate-bet) and this year's winter weather. It's been [record cold weather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brzzy) down south, and iguanas used to temperatures in the 80s and 90s are free-falling right from tree limbs. According to WPLG 10, however, the iguanas falling from trees aren't dead—their frozen reaction is more akin to hibernation than out-and-out death. As soon as temperatures warm up, the iguanas will revive. **Implications** - According to scientists, these lizards are in no way suicidal. Their dramatic tumbles are a result of the [unusually cold, record-breaking climate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod) in Southern Florida right now, which is breaking habits for lizards who are accustomed to temperatures in the 80s and 90s. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Climate-change Induced Animal Behavior Changes:** As animals react in unexpected ways to climate change, there may be opportunities for businesses to innovate products and services that help consumers deal with the consequences. - **Extreme Weather Survival Products:** As extreme weather conditions become more common, businesses can innovate products and services that help people survive and adapt to these conditions. - **New Cold-weather Survival Gear for Reptiles:** As unusual cold spells like the one in Florida continue to occur, businesses can innovate reptile care products that help pet owners protect their pets from harm. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Care Industry:** As pet owners become more concerned about their pets in cold weather conditions, there may be opportunities for the pet care industry to innovate products that keep animals safe and comfortable. - **Emergency Preparedness Industry:** As extreme weather conditions become more common, the emergency preparedness industry can innovate products and services that help people keep themselves and their families safe. - **Climate Research Industry:** As climate change continues to have unexpected effects on animal behavior, there may be opportunities for the climate research industry to investigate and provide solutions for these consequences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cool-Off Supermarket Aisles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chill-out-zone.md) - [Eco Retail Freezer Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-freezer-cabinets.md) - [Pizza-Focused Climate Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-futures.md) - [Snowstorm Simulation Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-room.md) - [Adventure-Seeking Iceland Flight Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iceland-flight-program.md) - [Shaved Ice Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-whopper.md) - [Climate-Positive Outdoor Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/askov-finlayson-1.md) - [Temperature-Based Sandwich Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-toasted-baguettes.md) - [Ice-Free Compression Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igloo-icf-series.md)