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Species related to the Giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas)

Pickerel frog (Lithobates palustris)
A relatively common, medium-sized amphibian found in North America, the pickerel frog (Lithobates palustris) is characterised by squarish or... More 18 Images 0 videos
Common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)
The common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is a long, slender North American snake with a colourful and extremely variable appearance... More 47 Images 2 Videos
Western ribbon snake (Thamnophis proximus)
The western ribbon snake (Thamnophis proximus) is a long, slender garter snake with a stripy body and a very long tail, which makes up... More 10 Images 0 videos
Boreal toad (Anaxyrus boreas)
A large, robust amphibian of western North America, the boreal toad (Anaxyrus boreas) has thick, dry skin that is covered in dark or rusty... More 7 Images 0 videos
Eastern ribbon snake (Thamnophis sauritus)
A shy, non-venomous reptile, the eastern ribbon snake (Thamnophis sauritus) is characterised by three bright, well-defined stripes which run... More 9 Images 0 videos
Southern hognose snake (Heterodon simus)
The southern southern hognose snake (Heterodon simus) is the smallest member of the genus heterodon. All members of the genus have a... More 1 Image 0 videos
Eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi)
Information on the eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Prairie skink (Plestiodon septentrionalis)
The prairie skink (Plestiodon septentrionalis), sometimes called the black-banded skink, is a highly secretive North American reptile. This... More 1 Image 0 videos
Reticulate collared lizard (Crotaphytus reticulatus)
A large, agile lizard usually seen basking on boulders, the reticulate collared lizard (Crotaphytus reticulatus) has a beautiful, regular... More 3 Images 0 videos
Colorado checkered whiptail (Aspidoscelis neotesselata)
Information on the Colorado checkered whiptail (Aspidoscelis neotesselata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 5 Images 0 videos
Green lizard (Lacerta viridis)
Information on the green lizard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 2 Videos
Grey crowned-crane (Balearica regulorum)
Standing at over a metre tall, this large, yet elegant crane graces many of Africa’s wetlands. Its predominantly grey plumage contrasts... More 31 Images 3 Videos
Comb duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos)
The goose-like comb duck gets its common name from the large, fleshy, dark grey growth or ‘comb’ on the top of the male’s black beak, an... More 19 Images 0 videos
Striated heron (Butorides striata)
Also known as the little heron due to its small size, the striated heron has a dark grey back, a thick grey to reddish-brown neck, a large... More 26 Images 2 Videos
Gowen cypress (Cupressus goveniana)
Information on the Gowen cypress is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
American marten (Martes americana)
Information on the American marten is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 16 Images 3 Videos
Pigeon mountain salamander (Plethodon petraeus)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world’s threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 5 Images 0 videos
Cracking pearly mussel (Hemistena lata)
Information on the cracking pearly mussel is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Red hills salamander (Phaeognathus hubrichti)
Information on the red hills salamander is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 0 videos
Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus)
One of the largest of the tunas, the Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) has been called a ‘pinnacle of fish evolution’, referring to... More 6 Images 0 videos
Nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)
Information on the nine-banded armadillo is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 22 Images 7 Videos
Horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus)
The horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus) is a ‘living fossil’: forms almost identical to this species were present during the Triassic period... More 25 Images 5 Videos
Cassini periodical cicada (Magicicada cassini)
Information on the cassini periodical cicada (Magicicada cassini) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Coypu (Myocastor coypus)
Information on the coypu is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 25 Images 1 Video
American black bear (Ursus americanus)
With a population double that of all other bear species combined, the American black bear is by far the most common member of the bear... More 48 Images 7 Videos
Cahaba shiner (Notropis cahabae)
Information on the Cahaba shiner is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi)
Information on Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
West Virginia spring salamander (Gyrinophilus subterraneus)
Information on the West Virginia spring salamander is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Chattooga river crayfish (Cambarus scotti)
Information on Chattooga river crayfish (Cambarus scotti) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Belding's ground squirrel (Spermophilus beldingi)
Information on Belding's ground squirrel is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 1 Video

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