Malawi Cichlid
As their name suggests these cichlids are found only in Lake Malawi. The two species of Malawi cichlids at...
Reptiles, Amphibians & Fish
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...
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...
Ball/Royal Python
These snakes are called ball pythons in America because of their defensive posture, coiling into a tight ball with...
White Tree Frog
White’s Tree Frogs can range in color from bright green, light minty blue to brown. The color varies from...
Crested Gecko
Crested geckos are among the largest gecko species. Among the most distinctive features of these geckos are the hair-like...
Corn Snake
Corn snakes, sometimes called red rat snakes, are slender, usually orange or brownish-yellow snakes with a pattern of large,...
Sulcata Tortoise
The Sulcata or African Spurred tortoise is the largest on the African mainland. They are native to the northern...