Species library

Mole Snake

Pseudaspis cana

The Mole Snake is Southern Africa's premier underground hunter, a non-venomous powerhouse that keeps rodent populatio...

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Monocellate Cobra

Naja kaouthia

The Monocellate Cobra is an iconic symbol of Asian wildlife, famous for the single 'eye' on its hood and its incredib...

Reptiles

Moorish Gecko

Tarentola mauritanica

Meet the 'Common Wall Gecko,' a spiny-skinned night hunter that has lived alongside humans for centuries. Famous for ...

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Morelet's Crocodile

Crocodylus moreletii

Meet the 'Mexican Crocodile,' a broad-snouted master of the Central American wetlands. Known for its shy nature and d...

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Mourning Gecko

Lepidodactylus lugubris

Meet the world-traveling, all-female lizard known for its social chirps and chevron stripes. The Mourning Gecko is a ...

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Mozambique Spitting Cobra

Naja mossambica

The Mozambique Spitting Cobra is one of Africa's most common and defensive elapids, famous for its 'sharpshooting' ve...

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Namaqua Dwarf Adder

Bitis schneideri

Meet the Namaqua Dwarf Adder, a tiny marvel of the African dunes and the smallest viper in the world. This elusive 's...

Reptiles

Namib Giant Ground Gecko

Chondrodactylus angulifer

A master of the desert sands, the Namib Giant Ground Gecko is a robust, nocturnal lizard known for its striking bande...

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Namib Sand Gecko

Pachydactylus rangei

Meet the 'Ghost of the Dunes,' a translucent marvel that licks the morning fog to survive. With its unique webbed fee...

Reptiles

Nile Crocodile

Crocodylus niloticus

The undisputed king of the African waterways, the Nile Crocodile is a living relic of the dinosaur age. Witness the p...

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Nile Monitor

Varanus niloticus

Meet Africa's most versatile aquatic predator. From the ancient banks of the Nile to the modern canals of Florida, th...

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North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Meet the North American Racer, the sleek, high-speed predator of the backyard. Known for its incredible agility and c...

Reptiles

Northern Cat-eyed Snake

Leptodeira septentrionalis

A nocturnal specialist with striking 'cat-like' eyes, the Northern Cat-eyed Snake is a master of the tropical night. ...

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Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

The Northern Cottonmouth is North America's only semiaquatic viper, a heavy-bodied master of the southern swamps. Fam...

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Northern King Cobra

Ophiophagus hannah

The undisputed king of the jungle floor, the Northern King Cobra is an intelligent, nest-building giant. As the world...

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Northern Map Turtle

Graptemys geographica

Often called the 'topographic turtle,' this master of the river is draped in a stunning pattern of golden map-like li...

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Northwestern Pond Turtle

Actinemys marmorata

The only native freshwater turtle of the Pacific Northwest, this shy 'sun-worshiper' is a master of disappearing at t...

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Olive House Snake

Elaiophis inornatus

Glossy and graceful, the Olive House Snake is a nocturnal guardian of the garden. This harmless constrictor is a mast...

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Olive Keelback

Helicops modestus

A hidden gem of the Brazilian wetlands, the Olive Keelback is a master of the underwater ambush. This non-venomous, s...

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Olive Ridley Sea Turtle

Lepidochelys olivacea

The Olive Ridley is the world's most numerous sea turtle, best known for its 'arribadas'—massive, synchronized nestin...

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Oriental Rat Snake

Ptyas mucosa

The Oriental Rat Snake is a fast-moving, non-venomous marvel of the backyard. Known for its incredible agility and ro...

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Oriental Whipsnake

Ahaetulla prasina

The master of arboreal disguise, the Oriental Whipsnake is a slender, emerald-green marvel of the Asian canopy. Known...

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Ornate Cat-eyed Snake

Leptodeira ornata

A master of the tropical night, the Ornate Cat-eyed Snake is a slender, big-eyed predator that turns suburban gardens...

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Ouachita Map Turtle

Graptemys ouachitensis

Defined by the intricate 'topographical' lines on its shell and a jagged, saw-like ridge along its spine, the Ouachit...

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Painted Turtle

Chrysemys picta

Meet the most colorful and widespread turtle in North America. Known for their intricate red and yellow patterns and ...

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Parrot-beaked Tortoise

Homopus areolatus

The Parrot-beaked Tortoise is a colorful miniature marvel of the Cape. Known for its distinctive 'beak' and vibrant s...

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Patagonian Racer

Philodryas patagoniensis

The Patagonian Racer is a swift, olive-hued guardian of the South American pampas. Known for its incredible speed and...

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Peringuey's Adder

Bitis peringueyi

The ultimate desert ghost, Peringuey's Adder vanishes into the Namib sands with only its eyes peaking out. It is a ma...

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Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

A robust and vibrant resident of North American wetlands, the Plain-bellied Watersnake is famous for its colorful, un...

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Plains Garter Snake

Thamnophis radix

Featuring a signature 'racing stripe' and an appetite for garden pests, the Plains Garter Snake is a hardy survivor f...

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Pond Slider

Trachemys scripta

The Pond Slider is the most iconic freshwater turtle in the Americas, famous for its love of sunshine and its lightni...

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Puff Adder

Bitis arietans

The Puff Adder is Africa's most iconic ambush hunter, masterfully disguised within the leaf litter. Known for its hea...

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Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

A specialist of clean, rocky streams, the Queensnake is a slender reptile known for its unique 'soft-shell' crayfish ...

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Rainbow Skink

Trachylepis margaritifer

With its shimmering metallic scales and an electric-blue tail, the Rainbow Skink is a living jewel of the African bac...

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Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

A hidden gem of the forest floor, the Red-bellied Snake is a master of camouflage with a fiery secret. This tiny, slu...

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Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Vibrantly colored and exceptionally gentle, the Red Cornsnake is a master climber and a friend to gardeners. This non...

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