Slender and pale, they exhibit dwarfism traits and will rarely grow to lengths beyond 6 feet. A genetic trait called “hypomelanism” reduces the amount of dark pigment present in their skin. Now ranging throughout Central America, the 1980’s pet trade nearly eliminated these small boas from their native range of two small islands.
Lygodactylus williamsi Range Uluguru Mountain foothills in Tanzania Habitat Tropical forests Diet Insects Fruit Dominant males develop brilliant blue colors when sexually mature which…
Himantopus himantopus mexicanus As ground nesters, Black-necked stilts guard their young in a variety of ways. They will distract predators by pretending to be…
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