Fun facts

The leopard tortoise is one of Africa’s largest land tortoises, with a shell length that can reach up to 70 cm.

Boa constrictor imperator usually grows to around 2 meters in length, with a weight ranging between 6–14 kg.

Henkel’s leaf-tailed gecko may look like bark during the day, but show a more contrasting pattern at night.

Female panther chameleons lay their eggs 4–6 weeks after mating, and the eggs develop over several months.

The striped killifish can occur in seasonally drying waters, where it survives in shallow remaining water areas.

Male Sceloporus cyanogenys use head movements, body flattening and their blue belly to signal dominance during rivalry.

The bearded dragon regulates its body temperature through posture, color changes and choosing the right spot.

Ant colonies form perfectly coordinated systems that can function almost like one giant superorganism.

The African giant snail may react sensitively to environmental changes, which is why it is also studied as a bioindicator.

Ferrets may sleep for 14–18 hours a day, but when awake, they become playful little explorers.