Showing posts with label Reptiles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Reptiles. Show all posts

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Blue Iguanas


Blue Iguanas Shedd Aquarium

Blue Iguanas are the most endangered species of iguanas on Earth and fewer than 30 are left in the wild.

They are one of the largest lizards in the western hemisphere and can easily be recognized by their spiny crests and long, curved claws.

Blue Iguanas Shedd Aquarium



Here are some sites for Blue Iguana conservation:





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Taken at Shedd Aquarium, Chicago.


Saturday, February 11, 2012

Komodo Dragon - The Giant Lizard


Komodo Dragon - The Giant Lizard
The large, curved claws are used in self-defense as well as to eat food

Phylum :  Chordata
Class :  Reptilia
Order :  Squamata
Suborder : Lacertilia
Family : Varanidae
Genus : Varanus
Protection status : Vulnerable
Diet : Carnivore 
Habitat :  They live in hot and dry places, open grasslands and mostly in lowlands.

Komodo dragons are the  largest and heaviest lizards in the world. They are native to Indonesia and inhabit just four islands: Flores, Pandar, Rintja and the Komodo island. The scientific name of Komodo dragon is Varanus komodoensis. Komodo dragons are also called as Komodo monitors, Giant monitors, Land crocodiles and Oras. Their life expectancy is upto 20 - 40 years. Their sense of smell is the primary method of detecting food.


Komodo Dragon - The Giant Lizard


The Komodo dragon's saliva contains different strains of toxic bacteria that cause deadly infections in the prey. When it bites the prey, it injects the victim with a venom. Though the prey may not succumb to its injuries right away, the patient Komodo keeps following the animal with its immense sense of smell and eventually claims its victim.

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Photos were taken at Columbus Zoo, Ohio.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Reticulated Python



Reticulated Python image poster
Reticulated Python can grow up to 20 feet in length


Kingdom : Animalia
Phylum : Chordata
Class : Reptilia
Order : Squamata
Family: Pythonidae
Genus: Python
Diet: Birds and mammals including domestic animals
Habitat: Can live near streams, rivers, lakes, on the grounds, in the trees and even in cities

Reticulated Python coiled poster image
Reticulated Pythons have complex color patterns

Reticulated Python is the world's longest snake and longest reptile. It is thin and not too heavy. Reticulated Pythons can be found in Southeast Asian countries. They are also called Java Rock Pythons and Regal Pythons. Their lifespan in the wild is up to 20 years and in captivity can live for more than 20 years. A large female can lay over 100 eggs at once. 

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Pictures were taken at Columbus Zoo, Ohio.

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