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Reptiles June 21, 2024

10 Facts About Saltwater Crocodiles

Saltwater crocodiles are fascinating and often terrifying creatures that rule the waters in their habitats. Known for their sheer size and strength, these reptiles have become infamous in scientific and popular circles. But what makes them so unique? This article will explore some astonishing facts about saltwater crocodiles. From their ability to swim at impressive […]

Kingsley Felix November 30, 2024
Reptiles December 8, 2023

18 of the Largest Reptiles in the World and Their Pictures

Welcome to the world of the Largest Reptiles! From the mighty crocodile to the slimy snake, these are some of the biggest reptiles on the planet. We will explore the titans of the reptile kingdom and learn more about them. From their size to their habits and habitats, we will discover what makes these amazing […]

Jacob Emmanuel September 29, 2024
Features March 28, 2023

Top 10 Worst Animals to Keep as Pets

If you’re looking for a pet, knowing which animals are the worst to keep as pets is important. From exotic animals that require special care to those that can be difficult to control, some animals don’t make great companions. In this blog post, we’ll look at the 10 worst animals to keep as pets so […]

Jacob Emmanuel September 23, 2024
Reptiles August 27, 2022

10 Most Intelligent Reptiles in the World

Reptiles are slimy, scaly, and just plain frightening. On the other hand, the fact that some of these reptiles show strong cognitive skills can surprise you. In reality, several reptile species have intellect comparable to birds or even mammals. We’ll look at the ten most intelligent reptiles on our planet. According to a study, these […]

Kehinde Ikpea August 13, 2024
Reptiles July 26, 2022

What’s Difference Between Alligators and Crocodiles?

The difference between alligators and crocodiles is significant even though both alligators and crocodiles are members of the same reptilian order called Crocodylia. However, their families, Alligatoridae and Crocodylidae, are distinct. Crocodiles and alligators are excellent hunters who devour almost anything they can get their teeth on, including fish, turtles, monkeys, and buffalo. With spearing […]

Kehinde Ikpea July 28, 2024
Reptiles February 28, 2022

American Alligator: Profile and Information

American Alligator, known scientifically as “Alligator mississippiensis,” is called the common or alligator. It is a large crocodile reptile native to the southeastern United States with a small population in Mexico. American alligator is one of the two species existing in the genus Alligator in the Alligatoridae family. Notably, it is larger than the Chinese […]

Kingsley Felix July 12, 2024
Reptiles December 28, 2020

Alligator Profile and Information

The word “alligator” sprung from the Spanish word “El Lagarto,” meaning “the lizard.” Alligator is a crocodilian related to the American Caimans family of Alligatoridae. Alligators earliest appearance was during the “Oligocene epoch” about 37 million years ago. The largest ever recorded alligator was found on Marsh Island of Louisiana, measuring 19 ft and 2 […]

Oluwafemi Michael June 28, 2024
Reptiles October 27, 2020

Alligator Snapping Turtle: Profile and Information

The alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temmicnkii) is a well-known turtle species. Alligator snapping turtles are known to live in freshwater in the United States. The M. temminckii is one of the world’s largest turtle species in North America. It is not completely related to the common snapping turtle. The specific epithet temminckii was named after […]

Adenaya Damilola June 23, 2024
Reptiles October 26, 2020

Mugger Crocodile: Profile and Information

The mugger crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) is also known as broad-snouted, marsh crocodile, and mugger. It is a crocodilian endemic to freshwater habitats from the Indian subcontinent to southern Iran. It is extinct in Myanmar and Bhutan and has been listed on the IUCN Red List as Vulnerable since 1982. It is a medium-sized crocodile that […]

Adenaya Damilola June 21, 2024
Reptiles September 8, 2020

Saltwater Crocodile: Profile and Information

The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is a reptile native to brackish wetlands and saltwater habitats from Southeast Asia across India’s east coast, Micronesia, and northern Australia to the Sundaic region. The species has been listed among the IUCN Red List as Least Concern since 1996. It is a dangerous animal, so people are advised not to share the same environment with them. The largest living crocodilian and […]

Adenaya Damilola June 20, 2024