Red and Yellow Barbet
Trachyphonus erythrocephalus Related to our native woodpeckers, this colorful barbet is found in the semi-arid brush country of eastern Africa where they tunnel their nests into tall termite mounds or […]
Red-Billed Hornbill
Tockus erythrorhynchus Females make nests high in trees, into which they seal themselves with mud and feces. Only a small slit remains, through which the dependent females are fed by […]
Forsten’s Lorikeet
Trichoglossus forsteni Found on a single Indonesian island, this formerly abundant nectar-feeding parrot has undergone an alarming population decrease, attributed to trapping for the pet trade. It is identifiable by […]
Smooth-Fronted Dwarf Caiman
Paleosuchus trigonatus Instead of seeking sun-baked banks like some larger kin, a dwarf caiman hides in shady rivers deep in the rainforest from anaconda, jaguars, and other predators. Its skin […]
Nigerian Dwarf Goat
Capra hircus This colorful, miniature dairy goat was imported to the U.S from West Africa during the 1930’s-50s. One of the oldest domesticated animals, these docile ruminants have been used […]
Grey Crowned Crane
Balearica regulorum Threats such as hunting, live trapping, drainage, pesticides, and livestock overgrazing contribute to the species’ decline. These birds breed readily in captivity and can be found in zoos […]
Green Iguana
Iguana iguana While important to their native habitats, green iguanas can be harmful when introduced to new places. With no competition or natural predators, their numbers have rapidly grown since […]
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus It is often found near gopher tortoise burrows where it shelters during extreme summer heat and winter cold. All rattlesnakes, including this species, are ovoviviparous or “live-bearing” with […]
Sulawesi Forest Turtle
Leucocephalon yuwonoi Although they like to spend time in the water, this short-clawed turtle cannot swim well. Only discovered in 1995 and rarely observed in the wild, this species was […]
