Ferret teeth: A cute smile with a predator’s bite 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. Read more
Australia’s remarkable reptile diversity Did you know that Australia is home to approximately 14% of the world’s reptile population?This represents around 869 reptile species, of which approximately 93% are found exclusively in Australia. Species found across the continent include monitor lizards, sea turtles, pythons and crocodiles. Read more
Mating behaviour of the collared lizard Collared lizard mating behaviour is particularly striking during the breeding season. At this time, the male collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris) establishes and actively defends its own territory, into which it attempts to attract several females. To gain the attention of females, the male performs a series of visual displays, including head-bobbing and push-up movements. These behaviours Read more
