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Iguana
Native to the jungles of Central and South America and many islands in the Caribbean, Iguanas are large lizards that…
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Tortoise
The tortoise, any member of the family Testudinidae, is a reptilian vertebrate that lives exclusively on land. Also known as…
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Aldabra Giant Tortoise
Classification and Evolution The Aldabra Giant Tortoise is a massive, long-necked reptile endemic to the Aldabra Islands off the East…
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American Alligator
Key Facts Alligators are found in 10 states with the highest populations found in Florida and Louisiana. Their scales darken…
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Gharial
Gharials have existed on Earth for more than 200 million years and have changed little in their evolution since. The…
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Dwarf Crocodile
Classification and Evolution The Dwarf Crocodile is a small species of crocodile natively found in the rainforests of West Africa.…
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Radiated Tortoise
The Radiated Tortoise is a relatively large species of Tortoise, natively found on the island of Madagascar. Although having evolved…
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Caiman
The semi-aquatic reptiles known as caimans are indigenous to Central and South America. These crocodilian species, which are related to…
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Gila Monster
The Gila monster is the largest lizard in the United States! The Gila monster is not just the largest lizard…
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Gecko
“Geckos can climb vertical walls and stroll across ceilings.” Geckos have been around for at least 300 million years. Scientists…
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River Turtle
River turtles are turtles that spend most of their lives in or near rivers. Most species are found in two…
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Sea Turtle
The great migratory sea turtle roams the world’s open oceans, supremely well-adapted for an aquatic lifestyle. From the first moment…
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Monitor Lizard
Lizards in the monitor lizard family are among the largest lizards in the world. These reptiles are mainly native to…
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Indian Star Tortoise
With its unique star-shaped patterns and relatively compact size, the Indian star tortoise is one of the most striking tortoises…
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Frilled Lizard
“Frilled lizards can stand up and run on their hind legs” A frilled lizard also goes by the names frilled-neck…
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Galapagos Tortoise
The Galapagos tortoise is among the giants of the reptile class. Evolving over millions of years on its remote island…