Lesser Hedgehog Tenrecs
There are 25 species of tenrec which are mostly found on Madagascar, but some are native to mainland Africa....
Animals
Malawi Cichlid
As their name suggests these cichlids are found only in Lake Malawi. The two species of Malawi cichlids at...
Fly River Turtle
Fly river turtles or pig-nosed turtles are excellent at swimming. Their limbs help to propel and steer their bodies...
Dwarf Caiman
Also known as Cuvier’s smooth-fronted caiman, this crocodilian is solitary and nocturnal. They have short, backward-curved teeth, which help...
Whistling Duck
These long-legged ducks have a distinct white face and neck patch that stands out from its brown and black...
Blue Spiny Lizard
This lizard is grayish-brown with white spots on the head and back and a distinctive white-bordered black collar around...
Gila Monster
The Gila monster is a heavy, slow-moving venomous lizard. It is the largest extant lizard native to North America...
Darwins Rhea
Darwins rheas are quite sociable, forming mixed groups of 5 to 30 members. During the mating season, however, the...
Ball/Royal Python
These snakes are called ball pythons in America because of their defensive posture, coiling into a tight ball with...
Giant African Land Snail
The Giant African Land Snail is one of the largest terrestrial gastropods. They have light to dark brown shells,...