Zoologists, such as Adam Britton, believe that such a diet containing protein is unhealthy for the animal's digestive system resulting in severe long-term health damage and death. On the other side of the argument is that Green iguanas at the Miami Seaquarium in Key Biscayne, Florida, have been observed eating dead fish and individuals kept in captivity have been known to eat mice without any ill effects.
Certain zoologists, such as Adam Britton, believe that a diet high in protein can lead to serious long-term health issues for animals, including death. On the other hand, there is evidence suggesting that Green iguanas at the Miami Seaquarium have consumed dead fish without experiencing any negative consequences.