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Dumeril’s Monitor
(Varanus dumerilii)This reptile is a member of the Varanidae family found in Southeast Asia. It is found in southern Burma and north of the Isthmus of Kra to Kanchanaburi Province in Thailand.
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Three Banded Armadillo
(family Dasypodidae)Found in South/Central America with some species found in Texas, Florida and as far north as Nebraska. The three-banded armadillo will build burrows in moist soil near creeks.
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Three Banded Armadillo
(family Dasypodidae)Found in South/Central America with some species found in Texas, Florida and as far north as Nebraska. The three-banded armadillo will build burrows in moist soil near creeks.
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White-Handed Gibbon
(Hylobates lar)White-handed gibbons are found in the forests of Southeast Asia and Sumatra, from lower Burma through the Malay Peninsula and throughout Thailand. They are found primarily in the trees.
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Painted Wood Turtle
(Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima)These turtles are found in Mexico, Central America, and Costa Rica. They have adapted to live in a wide range of habitats.
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American Kestrel
(Falco sparverius)The most common falcon found in North America is found in a variety of habitats. It is also the smallest falcon in North America.
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Panther Chameleon
(family Chamaeleonidae)Approximately 160 species of chameleon are found in Africa, Madagascar, Spain, Portugal, south Asia, and warm climates of America. Their habitats vary from rain forests to deserts.
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Senegal Dove
(Streptopelia hypopyrrha)Native to northern Africa, Arabia, India, Afghanistan, and Turkey these doves are normally found naturally in arid scrub or thorny bush country near a source of water.
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White-faced Whistling Duck
(Dendrocygna viduata)The white-face whistling duck known for their three-note whistling call are commonly found near freshwater lakes with high vegetation.
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Tenrec
(family Tenrecidae)A mammal found on parts of Madagascar and parts of Africa. They have a wide variety of habitats.
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Blue-tongued Skink
(family Scincidae)With about 1,200 described species, the skink is the second most diverse family of lizards. Skinks are found throughout the world.
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Corn Snake
(Pantherophis guttatus guttatus)This North American species of rat snake are found throughout southeastern and central United States. They live in overgrown fields, forest openings, trees, and seldom use farm buildings.
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Leopard Tortoise
(Stigmochelys pardalis)This large tortoise is found in the savannas of eastern and southern Africa. They typically live 80 to 100 years.
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