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The flying gecko does not truly fly. Its body helps it glide over short distances.

The spiny leaf insect feeds on eucalyptus leaves in the wild, but may also accept other suitable leaves in captivity.

Dracaena guianensis is an excellent swimmer and climber that escapes danger by diving into the water.

The panther chameleon is a colorful reptile from Madagascar, known for its striking regional color variations.

A formicarium is a terrarium for ants, made up of a nest and an outworld.

The orange sakura shrimp carefully searches aquarium surfaces while grazing on algae, mosses and aquatic plants.

The tiger salamander is unique because it digs its own burrows, which can be more than two meters deep.

Brachypelma emilia, also known as the Mexican redleg tarantula, is a new world terrestrial tarantula native to Mexico.

Goniurosaurus geckos do not live only in caves. They can also be found on forest floors, in rock crevices and near cave entrances.

A ferret’s teeth are not just cute, they reveal its true carnivorous nature. By around 10 weeks of age, a ferret already has its permanent dentition, consisting of 34 teeth.