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Leopard Tortoise

The leopard tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis) is a large tortoise found in the savannas of eastern and southern Africa, from Sudan to the southern Cape. This tortoise is named after its interesting and attractive shell markings, which often resemble the pattern of a … [Read more...]

Cottonmouth Snakes

cottonmouth snakes

The cottonmouth snake (Agkistrodon piscivorus) is a species of pit viper in the subfamily Crotalinae of the family Viperidae. Native to the southeastern United States, it is the world's only semiaquatic viper and can be found in or near water. They are large and heavy-bodied, … [Read more...]

Sand Lizard

sand lizard

The sand lizard (Lacerta agilis) is a small, rare lizard that is found in Europe and Asia. The word “lacerta” derives from Latin meaning lizard, while “agilis” is also Latin, meaning mobile, swift or agile. Sand lizards are the only member of their family and are sometimes called … [Read more...]

Tuatara

The Tuatara is a reptile of the family Sphenodontidae, endemic to New Zealand. The two species of tuatara are the only surviving members of the Sphenodontians who flourished around 200 million years ago. The tuataras resemble lizards, but are equally related to lizards and … [Read more...]

Black Caimans

black caiman

The Black Caiman (Melanosuchus niger) has a distribution range including: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru and Venezuela. The Black Caiman is found in various freshwater habitats such as slow-moving rivers, streams, lakes, flooded savannahs and … [Read more...]

Turtles

Turtles

Turtles are reptiles of the order Testudines (all living turtles belong to the crown group Chelonia), most of whose body is shielded by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs. The top part of the shell is called a carapace and the bottom is called the … [Read more...]

Cuviers Dwarf Caimans

The Cuviers Dwarf Caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus) has a distribution range including: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam and Venezuela. The Cuviers Dwarf Caiman prefers freshwater forested riverines (drainages between and including … [Read more...]

Black Mamba Snakes

Black mamba snakes (Dendroaspis polylepis) are also known as the Black-mouthed mamba, Southern brown mamba or Swart mamba and they are some of the most venomous snakes in the world. The Black Mamba snake is the largest venomous snake in Africa and the second largest venomous … [Read more...]

Broad-Snouted Caimans

The Broad-Snouted Caiman (Caiman latirostris) has a distribution range including: Argentina (north), Bolivia, Brazil (southeast), Paraguay and Uruguay. The Broad-Snouted Caiman is a highly aquatic species which is found primarily in mangroves, marshes and swamps (freshwater and … [Read more...]

King Cobra Snakes

The King Cobra Snake (Ophiophagus hannah) is the largest venomous snake in the world. The King Cobra snake is also perhaps the most dangerous snake in the world where humans are concerned. Under conditions of high prey availability they can reach a length of 18.5 feet. Several … [Read more...]

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