Without this semi-arboreal predator, the island of Jamaica’s farming industry would be overrun with rats and mice. Bats found on the island are another favorite prey item. Hanging from cave roofs by their tails, these boas are able to catch bats mid-air as they are flying.
Sauromalus ater Common chuckwallas can be found throughout the southwestern United States and Mexico. They are communal most of the year and only become…
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…