Rainbow Crab (Cardisoma armatum)

Rainbow Crab (Cardisoma armatum)

Tweet   Origin Rainbow crab (Cardisoma armatum) also referred to as the African rainbow crab, moon crab, patriot crab and soapdish crab is an amazing creature that originates from the coastal regions of western Africa. It is also found inland along the delta of the Volta river and some islands, most notably Cape Verde....
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Profile: (Venomous) Death Stalker Scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus)

Profile: (Venomous) Death Stalker Scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus)

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The death stalker Scorpion is also known as Israeli desert Scorpion and Omdurman Scorpion, Arabian Deathstalker Scorpion, Egyptian Scorpion, Yellow Scorpion, Israeli Yellow Scorpion and Five-keeled Gold Scorpion. Some general confusion tend to arise with other scorpions of the same family thus the death stalker scorpions are normally referred by...
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Profile: Giant Prickly Stick Insect (Extatosoma tiaratum)

Profile: Giant Prickly Stick Insect (Extatosoma tiaratum)

The Giant Prickly Stick Insect (Extatosoma tiaratum) is also known as Macleay’s Spectre Stick, Spiny Leaf Insect or Macleays Phasmid. This species is one among the over 2,500 stick insects whose behavior resembles that of leaves and twigs, thus the name. Giant prickly insect is native to Australia and New Guinea regions. The insect, which...
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Profile: Corn Snake (Pantherophis Guttata)

Profile: Corn Snake (Pantherophis Guttata)

Tweet Corn snake, also known as red rat snake, is a species of rat snake that is a native...
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Profile (Venomous): South African Flat Rock Scorpion (Hadogenes troglodytes)

Profile (Venomous): South African Flat Rock Scorpion (Hadogenes troglodytes)

Tweet Origin The South African Flat Rock Scorpion is also commonly refereed to as the Flat Rock Scorpion or...
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Profile: Bearded Dragons (Pogona Vitticeps)

Profile: Bearded Dragons (Pogona Vitticeps)

Tweet Bearded Dragons Bearded dragons, or Pogona Vitticeps to give them their scientific name, are gentle beasts, originating in...
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Fascinating Facts About Geckos

Geckos are quite unusual and interesting animals. They stand out from other lizards or reptiles in many different ways....
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Amphibians

Profile: Cane Toad (Bufo marinus)

Profile: Cane Toad (Bufo marinus)

The Cane Toad can also be referred to as the Marine Toad, South American Cane Toad, the Giant Neotropical Toad, Giant Marine Toad and Dominican Toad. The common name ‘Cane Toad’ was adapted from the main reasons of using the animal to eradicate pests that are usually found in sugar cane plantations.

Spiders

Mexican Redknee Tarantula (Brachypelma smithi)

Mexican Redknee Tarantula (Brachypelma smithi)

Tweet Origin Mexican redknee tarantula (Brachypelma smithi) is one of the most impressive tarantula...

Chaco Golden Knee (Grammostola pulchripes, formerly known as Grammostola aureostriata)

Chaco Golden Knee (Grammostola pulchripes, formerly known as Grammostola aureostriata)

Tweet Origin Chaco golden knee (Grammostola pulchripes, formerly known as Grammostola aureostriata) is a...

Carolina Wolf Spider (Hogna carolinensis)

Carolina Wolf Spider (Hogna carolinensis)

Tweet Origin Carolina wolf spider (Hogna carolinensis), also known as the Giant Carolina wolf...

Camel Spiders (Solifugae)

Camel Spiders (Solifugae)

Tweet Camel Spider – Solifugae Camel spiders, also known as sun spiders and wind...


Invertebrates