The Eastern Box Turtle probably is one of the most recognizable turtles native to North America, part of the family Emydidae. Native to the eastern United States, it occurs within a wide variety of habitats that range from deciduous forests and grasslands to wetlands and suburban gardens. Physical Characteristics The Eastern Box Turtle has an…
Box Turtle of the genus Terrapene is one particularly interesting land turtle due to its structure and behavior. Native to North America, Box Turtles are widely known because of their strange, box-like shells and usually give immense contribution to the ecosystems where they dwell. This article will, in great detail outline the physical characteristics, habitat,…
The Hognose Snake is a curiously strange variety of colubrid snake, which falls under the genus Heterodon and has gained great recognition due to its strangely shaped appearance and behavior. Native to North America, this snake has earned great fame because of many reasons that include upturned snout, defensive behaviors, and a wide variety of…
The Mojave Rattlesnake is one of North America’s most feared rattlesnakes. Native deserts of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico form part of this animal’s range and preferred habitat. Indeed, no snake species might easily adapt in arid to semi-arid habitats such as classic deserts, scrublands, and rocky hillsides as it does. Physical Characteristics…
These are small to medium-sized lizards that have attained their name by a number of characteristics: the distinctive vocalizations, incredible skills in climbing, and generally bright colors, among others. Geckos continue doing well in warm climates everywhere and, because of their unique characteristics and behaviors, have become quite popular both in the wild and as…
Amongst all interesting and feared animals, anacondas are one of those, gaining wide recognition for their huge size, muscular strength, and special niche in the ecosystems of South America. They find homes mainly in thick, moist areas of the Amazonian Rainforest. Anacondas also rank among the largest snakes in the world. This article discusses life,…
Generally known by the name of Komodo dragon, Varanus komodoensis belongs to one of the most impressive and frightening animals on Earth. Native to the Indonesian islands, it is found in Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang. It is considered to be one of the largest species of lizards that exist to date, representing at…
The leatherback is a marine turtle of impressive magnitude, Dermochelys coriacea; it is also among the most ancient animals surviving on Earth. Renowned for huge size, unique physiology, and marathon migrations, it has distinguished itself by its dissimilar leathery shell and remarkable adaptability to various oceanic environments. To this end, it has given scientists, conservationists,…
Some of the most interesting and diverse reptiles belong to the genus Varanus, better known as monitor lizards, which are found in Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Large, intelligent, and adaptive, monitor lizards have always been one of the interesting animals among herpetologists and lovers of nature. The paper will closely examine the physical traits, behavior,…
The Water Dragon belongs to the family Agamidae and originally occurred throughout Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia, in forests and riverine environments. Its great size and specialization added to its striking coloration make it one of the most striking subjects for study and admiration. Physical Characteristics Until today, this water dragon is…
