The Cuban influencer Andrew Morales, known on social media as @thecubantarzan, is trending again with one of his most viral videos: a scene in which he catches two enormous iguanas in a canal in Miami.
The clip, posted on Instagram, has garnered over 19 million views and more than half a million “likes,” including one from the reggaeton artist Ovi.
In the images, Morales leaps into the water and emerges holding two adult iguanas while exclaiming: “They almost got away!”
His spontaneity, combined with direct contact with wild animals, has turned the young man into a sensation in Florida.
A Cuban who makes a living among reptiles and swamps
Andrew Morales, based in South Florida, has built a community of millions of followers thanks to his videos in which he interacts with wildlife.
He has been seen with all kinds of critters, from turtles, lizards, dogs, horses, frogs, to snakes. His posts are often recorded in natural areas of the Everglades or in the channels of Miami-Dade County, where iguanas are considered an invasive species.
"Did you see how they swim?" wrote the influencer in the original post. The comments quickly came in: "That was crazy," "Unbelievable how he caught them," and "Now go home and take a shower," were some of the thousands of reactions the video received.
From Miami channels to global virals
The phenomenon The Cuban Tarzan transcends Cuban borders. Its content, which is both educational and entertaining, has achieved numbers that exceed 70 million views on various platforms.
He has a style that blends humor, adrenaline, and respect for nature. Morales has established himself as one of the most popular Cuban content creators in the diaspora in the United States.
While some compare him to television hunters and naturalists, others highlight his charisma and the genuine connection he has with his followers.
The truth is that this "Cuban Tarzan" has found in the swamps of Florida the perfect setting to continue thriving among reptiles, curiosity, and millions of clicks.
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