The blue-tongued skink is a large, heavy-bodied lizard native to Australia. It is known for its smooth overlapping scales, stout build, short legs, and bright blue tongue, which it uses as a defense display. These skinks are active during the … Continued
The shingleback skink, also commonly called the shingleback lizard or bobtail lizard, is a short-tailed, slow-moving member of the blue-tongued skink family native to Australia. It is part of the blue-tongued skink family and is best known for its rough, … Continued
The toco toucan, also known as the common toucan or giant toucan, is the largest and probably the best known species in the toucan family. They are found in semi-open habitats throughout a large part of central and eastern South America. Their bright colors provide good … Continued
The common brown lemur is found on the island of Madagascar and its neighboring islands. This species of lemur lives in troops of 3-12 members. Unlike most other lemurs, the common brown lemur does not show signs of female dominance … Continued
The blue-throated macaw is a critically endangered parrot species native to Bolivia and one of the most rare species in the world! Due to the pet trade and habitat loss, it is estimated that there are less than 300 individuals … Continued
The rose breasted (or galah) cockatoo is an Australian cockatoo species with distinctive pink and grey plumage. They are a highly intelligent, social and adaptable animal— bonded pairs have strong lifelong bonds with their partners. Like other cockatoos, the rose … Continued
There are 30 recognized species of turtles in Texas, but only the Texas Tortoise, or Gopherus berlandieri, is truly a tortoise. Unlike most turtles, Texas tortoises inhabit dry land and lack webbed feet. They use their claws to scrape out shady resting places … Continued
The dromedary camel, also known as the Arabian camel, is a one-humped, desert-dwelling mammal. They are native to Africa and the Middle East as well as Australia, where they are considered “feral” animals. These camels are nicknamed “ships of the … Continued
Though the six-banded armadillo looks more like a robot than an armadillo, this species is actually related to sloths and anteaters! Their tough protective shell is made of bony plates and covered in horny skin that defends the animal from … Continued
The red ruffed lemur inhabits deciduous tropical forests in the northeast area of Madagascar. This lemur species lives in trees and can be found in branches up to 3,300 feet in elevation! The red ruffed lemur is the largest species … Continued