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Ocellated skink (Chalcides ocellatus)
Named for the numerous black and white eyespots, or ‘ocelli’, on its back, the ocellated skink…
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Doumergue's skink (Chalcides parallelus)
A typical skink in appearance, with an elongated, roughly cylindrical body, smooth scales and…
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Wedge-snouted skink (Chalcides sepsoides)
Information on the wedge-snouted skink (Chalcides sepsoides) is currently being researched and…
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Chalcides (Chalcides simonyi)
Endemic to the Canary Islands, Chalcides simonyi is a rare species of skink threatened by global…
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Thwaites' skink (Chalcidoseps thwaitesi)
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Sahel chameleon (Chamaeleo africanus)
The Sahel chameleon is one of the most common species of chameleon in Africa. While this species’…
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Mediterranean chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon)
Due to its amazing ability to change colour, the Mediterranean chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon) can…
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Flap-necked chameleon (Chamaeleo dilepis)
The flap-necked chameleon’s common name derives from the large, movable flaps that protrude from…
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Graceful chameleon (Chamaeleo gracilis)
Belonging to a well known family of lizards with a bizarre appearance and a remarkable biology , the…
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Namaqua chameleon (Chamaeleo namaquensis)
A unique family of lizards, chameleons exhibit some bizarre traits. With a large, triangular head…
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Rosy boa (Charina trivirgata)
The rosy boa is an attractive snake, usually noted for its pattern of three wide, black, brown…
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Roti Island snake-necked turtle (Chelodina mccordi)
Information on the Roti Island snake-necked turtle is currently being researched and written and…
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Narrow-breasted snake-necked turtle (Chelodina oblonga)
A peculiar reptile, the narrow-breasted snake-necked turtle (Chelodina oblonga) has a remarkably…
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Parker’s snake-necked turtle (Chelodina parkeri)
Information on Parker’s snake-necked turtle is currently being researched and written and will…
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Reimann’s snake-necked turtle (Chelodina reimanni)
Due to its preference for remote rivers, Reimann’s snake-necked turtle was only first described in…
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Green turtle (Chelonia mydas)
The green turtle (Chelonia mydas) is one of the largest and most widespread of all the marine…
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Chaco tortoise (Chelonoidis chilensis)
This tortoise’s common name is taken from the Chaco regions of Argentina and Paraguay in which it…
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South American yellow-footed tortoise (Chelonoidis denticulata)
The largest tortoise on the mainland of South America, this tortoise is named after the large yellow…
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Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra)
The enormous Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) was once so numerous that Spanish…
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Central American snapping turtle (Chelydra rossignoni)
A large freshwater turtle, the Central American snapping turtle earns its common name from its…
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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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Angulate tortoise (Chersina angulata)
A distinguishing feature of the angulate tortoise is its greatly enlarged ‘gular scute’, the…
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Striped narrow-headed softshell turtle (Chitra chitra)
The magnificent striped narrow-headed softshell turtle (Chitra chitra) is one of the largest…
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Indian narrow-head softshell turtle (Chitra indica)
Information on the Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle is currently being researched and written…
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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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Christinus (Christinus guentheri)
Information on Christinus guentheri is currently being researched a written and will appear here…
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Painted turtle (Chrysemys picta)
A small, attractive reptile, the painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) has a smooth, olive to black upper…
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Indian flying snake (Chrysopelea taprobanica)
Information on the Indian flying snake is being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Narrow-bridged musk turtle (Claudius angustatus)
Information on the narrow-bridged musk turtle is currently being researched and written and will…
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Spotted turtle (Clemmys guttata)
As its common name implies, this small turtle is easily recognised by the distinctive yellow to…
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Kirtland's snake (Clonophis kirtlandii)
Information on the Kirtland's snake is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Indian day gecko (Cnemaspis indica)
Information on the Indian day gecko is being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Deraniyagala's gecko (Cnemaspis podihuna)
Information on Deraniyagala's gecko is being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Rough-bellied day gecko (Cnemaspis tropidogaster)
Information on the rough-bellied day gecko is being researched and written and will appear here…
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Saint Lucia whiptail (Cnemidophorus vanzoi)
The male Saint Lucia whiptail is a visually striking lizard with a vivid blue-green tail, speckled…
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Three-toed snake-tooth skink (Coeranoscincus reticulatus)
Information on the three-toed snake-tooth skink 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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Galápagos pink land iguana (Conolophus marthae)
Information on the Galápagos pink land iguana (Conolophus marthae) is currently being researched and…
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Santa Fe land iguana (Conolophus pallidus)
An impressive and robust reptile, the Santa Fe land iguana is a slightly lesser-known relative of…
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Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus)
There are two species of land iguana found in the Galapagos; this species Conolophus subcristatus…
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Pygmy lizard (Cophotis ceylanica)
The pygmy lizard is one of 14 agamid species endemic to Sri Lanka . One of the slowest-moving…
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Armadillo girdled lizard (Cordylus cataphractus)
This heavily armoured reptile is named after the armadillo for its ability to roll itself into an…
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Giant girdled lizard (Cordylus giganteus)
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Karoo girdled lizard (Cordylus polyzonus)
This spiny, yet attractive lizard is a characteristic feature of many rocky outcrops in arid parts…
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Smooth snake (Coronella austriaca)
This non-venomous snake is very rare in the UK, and is superficially similar in appearance to the…
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American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus)
A fairly large crocodile species, the American crocodile has a stocky body with a long, powerful…
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Orinoco crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius)
The Orinoco crocodile is one of the larger crocodilians (a group that also includes alligators…
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Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis)
The Philippine crocodile is one of the most endangered freshwater crocodiles . It is small with a…
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Belize crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii)
Like other crocodilians, the group of reptiles that inspire both fear and intrigue in people, the…
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Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus)
One of the largest of all crocodilians , the Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is a supremely…
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Mugger (Crocodylus palustris)
The broad snout of the mugger makes it look more like an alligator than a crocodile, but the large…
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Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is the largest of all crocodilians, and the largest…
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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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Siamese crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis)
The Siamese crocodile is a small, freshwater crocodilian (a group that also includes alligators…
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Eastern diamond-backed rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus)
The largest rattlesnake in the world , the venomous eastern diamond-backed rattlesnake is named…
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Western diamond-backed rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox)
An iconic reptile, the rattle of the western diamondback rattlesnake is one of the most evocative…
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Santa Catalina Island rattlesnake (Crotalus catalinensis)
One of the most notable features of the Santa Catalina Island rattlesnake, and in contradiction to…
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Sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes)
Information on the sidewinder is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus)
Information on the timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) is currently being researched and written…
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Aruba Island rattlesnake (Crotalus unicolor)
The Aruba Island rattlesnake is one of the rarest rattlesnakes in the world . Its short and stocky…
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Reticulate collared lizard (Crotaphytus reticulatus)
A large, agile lizard usually seen basking on boulders , the reticulate collared lizard (Crotaphytus…
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Ring-tailed dragon (Ctenophorus caudicinctus)
Despite its common name giving the impression of a large, ferocious reptile, the ring-tailed dragon…
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Yinnietharra rock dragon (Ctenophorus yinnietharra)
Information on the Yinnietharra rock dragon (Ctenophorus yinnietharra) is currently being researched…
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Campeche spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura alfredschmidti)
Information on the Campeche spiny-tailed iguana is currently being researched and written and will…
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Utila spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura bakeri)
Once considered one of the rarest iguanas in existence, the Utila spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura…
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Michoacan dwarf spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura clarki)
Also known as the Balsas armed lizard, the Michoacan dwarf spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura clarki)…
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Yucatan spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura defensor)
The Yucatan spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura defensor) is one of the smallest, yet most vividly…
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Yellowback spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura flavidorsalis)
Information on the yellowback spiny-tailed iguana is currently being researched and written and will…
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Honduran paleate spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura melanosterna)
The first part of the scientific name for the Honduran paleate spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura…
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Nolasco spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura nolascensis)
Information on the Nolasco spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura nolascensis) is being researched and…
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Oaxacan spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura oaxacana)
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Roatan spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura oedirhina)
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Guatemalan spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura palearis)
This species belongs to the group of spiny-tailed iguanas of Mexico and Central America, (genus…
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Five-keeled spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura quinquecariniata)
The five-keeled spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura quinquecariniata) is a medium-sized, robust lizard…
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Lancelin Island skink (Ctenotus lancelini)
Information on the Lancelin Island skink is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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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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Stony-soil ctenotus (Ctenotus saxatilis)
Information on the stony-soil ctenotus (Ctenotus saxatilis) is currently being researched and…
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Hamelin ctenotus (Ctenotus zastictus)
Information on the Hamelin ctenotus is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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South Asian box turtle (Cuora amboinensis)
The South Asian box turtle gets its name from the ability to box itself up completely within its…
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Yellow-headed box turtle (Cuora aurocapitata)
Information on the yellow-headed box turtle (Cuora aurocapitata) is currently being researched and…
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Yellow-margined box turtle (Cuora flavomarginata)
The yellow-margined box turtle (Cuora flavomarginata) is semi-aquatic, and gets its name from the…
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Indochinese box turtle (Cuora galbinifrons)
The Indochinese box turtle is a strikingly mottled freshwater turtle. The high-domed carapace has…
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Mccord’s box turtle (Cuora mccordi)
Mccord’s box turtle is only known from Chinese markets, where it is becoming increasingly scarce…
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Keeled box turtle (Cuora mouhotii)
This terrestrial Asian box turtle gets its name from the three large keels, or raised ridges, on its…
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Pan's box turtle (Cuora pani)
Pan's box turtle is a freshwater Asian turtle. It was first described in 1984 , and has a brownish…
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Chinese three-striped box turtle (Cuora trifasciata)
The contrasting bright colour pattern of the Chinese three-striped box turtle makes it one of the…
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Zhou's box turtle (Cuora zhoui)
Information on Zhou's box turtle is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Senegal flapshell turtle (Cyclanorbis senegalensis)
Information on the Senegal flapshell turtle is currently being researched and written and will…
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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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Zambezi flapshell turtle (Cycloderma frenatum)
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