Colonies of these carnivores consist of up to 30 animals. Each member of the colony has a specific job to perform that benefits the group. Sentries will stand on their hind legs and constantly use calls to update the colony and warn of any potential predators.
Heosemys annandalii This large, aquatic turtle is named after the distinct yellow bands that decorate its head, and the custom of placing these turtles…
Bucorvus leadbeateri These large, carnivorous birds run along the ground spearing insects, reptiles, and small mammals with their beaks. Mated pairs raise one chick…
Crotalus adamanteus It is often found near gopher tortoise burrows where it shelters during extreme summer heat and winter cold. All rattlesnakes, including this…