A-Z Directory

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Search for an animal by classification - Amphibian | Bird | Invertebrate | Mammal | Reptile

Reptiles

BoxTurtlesmall.jpg

Box turtle

Box turtles have a brown shell with orange or yellow patterns and can live until the age of 100.


Chinesewaterdragonsmall.jpg

Chinese water dragon

Chinese water dragons have a parietal or third eye which they use to sense changes in light, helping them to find shelter at night.


Cubanboasmall.jpg

Cuban tree boa

Cuban tree boas have relatively poor eyesight and rely on their tongues to ‘smell’ the air instead.


iguanaSmall.jpg

Fijian banded iguana

The Fijian banded iguana is seen as a national treasure of Fiji and can be seen on stamps and currency.


Mediterraneantortoisesmall.jpg

Mediterranean tortoise

Mediterranean tortoises are classified as vulnerable under Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).


Redfootedtortoisesmall.jpg

Red-footed tortoise

Red-footed tortoises get their name from their red, orange or yellow scales which are visible on their legs, as well as their heads and tails.


RoyalPythonsmall.jpg

Royal python

Experts believe royal pythons get their name from Cleopatra who reportedly wore these beautiful snakes as bracelets on her wrists.


cameleonSmall.jpg

Veiled chameleon

The veiled chameleon is one of the most popular types of chameleon to be kept as a pet.