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African spurred tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata)
The African spurred tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata) is the largest tortoise of the African mainland…
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Arabian horned viper (Cerastes gasperettii)
The Arabian horned viper is one of three currently recognised species of horned viper, a group which…
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Arabian sand boa (Eryx jayakari)
One of the smallest boa species , the Arabian sand boa is the only boa found in south-east Arabia…
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Arabian sand gecko (Stenodactylus arabicus)
A small and attractively marked gecko, the Arabian sand gecko is unusual for its webbed feet, which…
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Aran rock lizard (Iberolacerta aranica)
Described to science as recently as 1993 , the Aran rock lizard (Iberolacerta aranica) is known only…
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Aurelio’s rock lizard (Iberolacerta aurelioi)
This small lizard, from the harsh, rocky environment of the Pyrenees, has grey-brown skin on its…
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Bar-bellied sea snake (Hydrophis elegans)
Information on the bar-bellied sea snake (Hydrophis elegans) is being researched and written and…
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Bar-tailed semaphore gecko (Pristurus celerrimus)
A small gecko with a long, conspicuously banded tail, the bar-tailed semaphore gecko (Pristurus…
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Big-eyed mountain keelback (Pseudoxenodon macrops)
As its common name suggests, the big-eyed mountain keelback (Pseudoxenodon macrops) is known for its…
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Big-nosed chameleon (Calumma nasutum)
One of the smallest of the arboreal chameleons , the big-nosed chameleon is named for the large…
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Black spine-neck swamp turtle (Acanthochelys spixii)
Information on the black spine-neck swamp turtle is currently being researched and written and will…
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Brazilian pygmy gecko (Coleodactylus amazonicus)
Information on the Brazilian pygmy gecko (Coleodactylus amazonicus) is currently being researched…
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Brown leaf chameleon (Brookesia superciliaris)
The brown leaf chameleon (Brookesia superciliaris) is, like other Brookesia species, a master of…
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Brown stream terrapin (Cyclemys dentata)
Information on the brown stream terrapin is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Burmese python (Python bivittatus)
Information on the Burmese python (Python bivittatus) is currently being researched and written and…
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Burton’s legless lizard (Lialis burtonis)
One of Australia’s most common species , Burton’s legless lizard (Lialis burtoni) is a limbless…
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Bynoe's gecko (Heteronotia binoei)
Bynoe’s gecko (Heteronotia binoei) is a small Australian gecko with a highly variable appearance…
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Calamaria (Calamaria ingeri)
Information on Calamaria ingeri is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Cayman Island blue iguana (Cyclura lewisi)
Endemic to Grand Cayman, this magnificently striking blue iguana is one of the most endangered…
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Chinese stripe-necked turtle (Mauremys sinensis)
This especially striking freshwater turtle can be distinguished by the fine yellow and black lines…
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Common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina)
A large, heavy-bodied reptile , the common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) has a well-earned…
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Cuban boa (Epicrates angulifer)
The Cuban boa (Epicrates angulifer) is the largest species in its genus , and the largest snake in…
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Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer)
The Cuban crocodile is one of the most threatened New World crocodilians (a group that includes…
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Desert agama (Trapelus mutabilis)
The desert agama (Trapelus mutabilis) is a small to medium-sized lizard with a rather flattened body…
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Dwarf bearded dragon (Pogona minor)
A moderately small reptile , the dwarf bearded dragon (Pogona minor) can vary in colour from pale…
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Dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis)
As its name suggests, the dwarf crocodile is a diminutive species, with individuals rarely reaching…
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Eastern sandfish (Scincus mitranus)
Owing to their remarkable ability to seemingly ‘swim’ through sand, species in the skink genus…
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Egyptian spiny-tailed lizard (Uromastyx aegyptia)
The largest member of its genus , the Egyptian spiny-tailed lizard is easily recognised by the…
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Excitable delma (Delma tincta)
The excitable delma (Delma tincta) belongs to an unusual family of lizards with long, snake-like…
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False smooth snake (Macroprotodon cucullatus)
The false smooth (Macroprotodon cucullatus) is named for its similarity in outer appearance to the…
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Frilled lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii)
Information on the frilled lizard is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Gallagher’s leaf-toed gecko (Asaccus gallagheri)
Gallagher’s leaf-toed gecko (Asaccus gallagheri) is a relatively small, delicately-built gecko with…
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Galápagos pink land iguana (Conolophus marthae)
Information on the Galápagos pink land iguana (Conolophus marthae) is currently being researched and…
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Giant Asian pond turtle (Heosemys grandis)
The giant Asian pond turtle is one of the largest hard-shelled, semi-aquatic Asian turtles. The…
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Giant zonosaur (Zonosaurus maximus)
Information on the giant zonosaur (Zonosaurus maximus) is being researched and written and will…
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Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum)
The Gila monster is the largest lizard in the United States , and one of the few species of venomous…
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Gilbert's dragon (Lophognathus gilberti)
Named after the British naturalist who first collected this species , Gilbert’s dragon (Lophognathus…
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Globe-horned chameleon (Calumma globifer)
Information on the globe-horned chameleon is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Grass snake (Natrix natrix)
The grass snake (Natrix natrix) is Britain's largest terrestrial reptile. This snake is typically…
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Gulf sand gecko (Stenodactylus khobarensis)
The Gulf sand gecko is a small, rather delicate-looking gecko with long, thin legs, rounded toes and…
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Hadhramaut sand lizard (Mesalina adramitana)
Information on the Hadhramaut sand lizard is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Hispaniolan elegant slider (Trachemys decorata)
Information on the Hispaniolan elegant slider is currently being researched and wriiten and will…
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Horned sea snake (Acalyptophis peronii)
A fully aquatic and highly venomous snake, the horned sea snake (Acalyptophis peronii) is named for…
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Iberolacerta (Iberolacerta galani)
Information on Iberolacerta galani is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Israeli burrowing asp (Atractaspis engaddensis)
Information on the Israeli burrowing asp (Atractaspis engaddensis) is being researched and written…
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Jamaican boa (Epicrates subflavus)
As its common name suggests, this distinctive species is found only on Jamaica, and is the island’s…
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Jayakar’s Oman lizard (Omanosaura jayakari)
One of only two Omanosaura species, Jayakar’s Oman lizard (Omanosaura jayakari) is a large, slender…
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Kemp’s ridley turtle (Lepidochelys kempii)
Kemp’s ridley turtle is the most severely endangered marine turtle in the world; in the 1980s only a…
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King brown snake (Pseudechis australis)
Considered to be Australia’s most common and widespread venomous snake , the king brown snake…
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Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis)
The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is the largest lizard in the world , and with its ancient…
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Lataste’s viper (Vipera latastei)
Lataste’s viper is a terrestrial, venomous and, occasionally, cannibalistic snake . Characterized…
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Latastia (Latastia longicaudata)
Information on Latastia longicaudata is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Leopard skink (Ctenotus pantherinus)
Well known for its unusual night-time foraging behaviour , the leopard skink (Ctenotus pantherinus)…
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Lepidoblepharis (Lepidoblepharis xanthostigma)
Information on Lepidoblepharis xanthostigma is currently being researched and written and will…
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Lined firetail skink (Morethia ruficauda)
A small Australian lizard, the lined firetail skink (Morethia ruficauda) is named after its bright…
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Madascincus (Madascincus arenicola)
Information on Madascincus arenicola is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Malagasy collared lizard (Chalarodon madagascariensis)
Information on the Malagasy collared lizard (Chalarodon madagascariensis) is currently being…
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Malagasy giant hognose snake (Leioheterodon madagascariensis)
Information on the Malagasy giant hognose snake (Leioheterodon madagascariensis) is currently being…
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Mangshan pit viper (Protobothrops mangshanensis)
Information on the Mangshan pitviper (Protobothrops mangshanensis) is currently being researched and…
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Mediterranean chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon)
Due to its amazing ability to change colour, the Mediterranean chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon) can…