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European Skink
A small smooth-skinned skink found in southern European scrub.
Oustalet's Chameleon
The largest chameleon species, gray-brown and powerful, endemic to Madagascar.
Dumeril's Monitor
A water monitor of island Southeast Asia with a speckled dark body and calm nature.
Blue-throated Lizard
A slender lizard with a blue throat in males, found in rocky semi-arid areas.
Giant Day Gecko
A vivid green diurnal gecko with red markings, active in daylight and arboreal.
Leatherback Sea Turtle
The largest living turtle, weighing up to 700 kg, and the only sea turtle lacking a hard shell.
Budgerigar
A small sociable parakeet, wild-type green/yellow, bred in many colors.
Winter White Russian Dwarf Hamster
Named for its remarkable seasonal coat change: gray-brown summer fur turns predominantly white in winter for c…
Rex
The standard rex rabbit has a dense, plush velvet-like coat and arched body, valued for both pets and their lu…
Egyptian Mau
The only naturally spotted domestic breed, with a silver, bronze or smoke spotted coat, green eyes, and a fast…
Belgian Groenendael
The long-haired, solid-black Belgian shepherd: elegant, intelligent, and devoted.
Red-eyed Stream Frog
A small brown frog with striking red eyes, found near mountain streams in Central America.
Green Frog
A green frog of eastern North America with dorsolateral ridges, common near water.
Black-spectacled Toad
A common Asian toad with a black ridge around the eye, warty brown body.
Common Garter Snake
A slender, striped snake found across North America, live-bearing, harmless and abundant.
Common Krait
A glossy black snake with pale bands, highly venomous, active at night.
Mangshan Pit Viper
A rare, massive green pit viper with a white tail tip, endemic to southern China, endangered.
Short-tailed Python
A short, thick python of Malaysia with a large head and bold pattern, calm but heavy-bodied.
Sand Boa
A burrowing boa with a blunt head and short tail, hiding in sand in arid regions.
Black Spiny-tailed Iguana
A large dark iguana with keeled spiny scales on its tail, fast and hardy in arid habitats.
Asian Steppe Lizard
A pale sand lizard with dark spots, widespread across central Asian grasslands.
Indian Skink
A brown skink with dark bands, common across South Asian grasslands.
Parson's Chameleon
One of the largest chameleons, with a high casque and slow, deliberate movement.
Argus Monitor
A striking monitor with bold yellow ocelli spotting on a dark body, native to New Guinea.
