Armored companions: tortoises in herpetoculture Tortoises vary enormously in size, appearance, habitat and care requirements. From familiar Testudo species to tropical and giant tortoises, we take a closer look at their key differences. Read more
Spiny-tailed monitor The spiny-tailed monitor is a smaller Australian monitor lizard that uses its strong, spiny tail for climbing and defense. Read more
Habitats and ecological adaptations of arthropods Arthropods are the most species-rich group in the animal kingdom and occur in almost every terrestrial, freshwater, and marine habitat. Moreover, their remarkable diversity reflects a wide range of adaptations in body structure, behavior, and lifestyle. As a result, arthropods can cope with very different environmental conditions. Accordingly, survival in a humid tropical rainforest, an Read more