Species in the class Reptilia Results 1 - 20
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Dwarf chameleon (Brookesia exarmata)
The dwarf chameleon, only described to science in 1996, is one of the smallest of the diminutive stump-tailed chameleons (Brookesi...  More  2 Images  0 Videos
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Big-eyed mountain keelback (Pseudoxenodon macrops)
As its common name suggests, this mountain snake is known for its large eyes and strongly keeled scales down its back, giving the ...  More  1 Image  0 Videos
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African burrowing python (Calabaria reinhardtii)
This unusual and secretive snake closely resembles the sand boas (subfamily Erycinae), leading to controversy over whether it is i...  More  8 Images  0 Videos
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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 reptiles in the country, the pygmy li...  More  1 Image  0 Videos
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Mountain horned agama (Ceratophora stoddarti)
The mountain horned agama is one of five Ceratophora species endemic to Sri Lanka, commonly known as ‘horn-nosed lizards’ or ‘horn...  More  7 Images  0 Videos
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Satanic leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus)
The incredible satanic leaf-tailed gecko is a master of disguise, with a body that superbly mimics a dead leaf. Its twisted body,...  More  14 Images  0 Videos
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Small-scaled skink (Oligosoma microlepis)
As its name suggests, the elongate body of the small-scaled skink is covered in relatively small, glossy scales. The background co...  More  2 Images  0 Videos
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Aldabra giant tortoise (Geochelone gigantea)
The Aldabra giant tortoise is indeed a giant, with individuals reaching over one metre in length. The thick, domed carapace is dar...  More  16 Images  11 Videos
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McGregor’s skink (Oligosoma macgregori)
One of New Zealand’s rarest lizards, McGregor’s skink is a medium-sized and secretive reptile, with a long body, short but well-de...  More  2 Images  0 Videos
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Whitaker’s skink (Oligosoma whitakeri)
A medium-sized and rather attractively marked lizard, Whitaker’s skink has a long body, short but well-developed limbs, and smooth...  More  4 Images  0 Videos
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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’ usual colouration is green, with...  More  7 Images  0 Videos
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Striped skink (Oligosoma striatum)
This little-known striped skink is one of the most rarely seen lizards in New Zealand, and fewer than 120 have ever been found. O...  More  1 Image  0 Videos
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Brahminy blind snake (Ramphotyphlops braminus)
Not only is the Brahminy blind snake the most widespread terrestrial snake in the world, but this tiny, subterranean serpent is al...  More  4 Images  0 Videos
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Madagascar ground boa (Acrantophis madagascariensis)
This beautifully patterned boa constrictor is Madagascar’s largest snake. With diamond-like markings on its back, in subtle shades...  More  6 Images  1 Video
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Pig-nosed turtle (Carettochelys insculpta)
The pig-nosed turtle is the sole surviving member of an ancient and once widespread group, and is unusual in that, with its long, ...  More  10 Images  2 Videos
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Cyclades blunt-nosed viper (Macrovipera schweizeri)
The Cyclades blunt-nosed viper is a venomous snake found only on four small islands off the coast of Greece. Body colouration rang...  More  2 Images  0 Videos
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Collared iguana (Oplurus cuvieri)
The collared iguana is the most common lizard species in the western forests of Madagascar and the largest species in the Oplurida...  More  8 Images  0 Videos
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Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
The saltwater crocodile is the largest of all crocodilians, and the largest reptile in the world, with unconfirmed reports of indi...  More  36 Images  11 Videos
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American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)
The largest reptile in North America, the iconic American alligator is considered to be a living fossil, having survived on Earth ...  More  47 Images  0 Videos
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Brygoo’s chameleon (Brookesia brygooi)
This tiny reptile belongs to a group of chameleons endemic to Madagascar, the stump-tailed chameleons, or Brookesia species. The...  More  1 Image  0 Videos
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