Clouded leopards are a very interesting species of cat. Though they are not considered large cats, they do not perfectly fit within the small cat category either. Unlike big cats, they are smaller in body size, but they do have … Continued
Other than their color, albino alligators are the same as regular-colored alligators. Albino gators just have albinism. Albinism is a rare genetic abnormality where the one affected has a lack of pigmentation. So other than the color of their skin … Continued
Corn snakes, or red rat snakes, are one of several species of rat snakes that live in the United States. They are powerful, nonvenomous snakes that feed on a variety of prey items, which they overpower by constriction. Some of … Continued
Weighing up to 550 pounds, the green anaconda holds the record for the heaviest snake in the world. They can reach over 20 feet in length and measure over a foot in girth! The green anaconda is native to South … Continued
Reticulated pythons are known for being the longest snake in the world! Their color pattern is made up of a complex network of diamond-shaped patterns. In fact, “reticulate” literally means “network.” This nonvenomous species is native to the rainforests of … Continued
The black mamba is one of the world’s deadliest snakes— not only are they the fastest land snake, but their venom contains both neurotoxins and cardiotoxins. Before the creation of black mamba antivenin, a bite from this species was most … Continued
The gopher snake is a nonvenomous constrictor native to North America. The gopher snake is one of the most widespread snakes in North America. Its range extends from the Atlantic to Pacific Oceans, as far north as southern Canada, and as … Continued
The Burmese python is one of the six largest snake species in the world. They are capable of reaching nearly 20 feet long and can weigh over 200 pounds. This python species is native to the jungles of Southeast Asia and live close … Continued
American alligators were once an endangered animal, but they are now considered one of the success stories of U.S. wildlife conservation. They were once hunted (almost to extinction!) for their skin, which is used to make boots, purses, and other … Continued
