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- The saltwater crocodile can grow up to 6.5 m (21 ft) long.
- The spitting cobra can propel its venom up to 3 m (10 ft) into the eyes of prey.
- The big-headed turtles head is so big it cannot pull it inside its shell.
- Geckos can walk upside down along ceilings with footpads that have hair-like structures that form a sticky pad.
- The Aldabra giant tortoise can be 1.1m (3½ ft) long and weigh 250kg (550 lb).
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Featured article - Black Mambas
The Black Mambas Anti-Poaching Unit is a South African all-female anti-poaching unit established in 2013. They are named after the venomous snake, the black mamba, known for its aggression and speed. The unit operates in the Greater Kruger area, which includes the Balule Nature Reserve and surrounding private reserves.
The primary objective of the Black Mambas is to combat the poaching of rhinos and other wildlife in the region. Poaching, particularly for rhino horn, has been a major threat to the survival of the rhino.
Read full article...Featured interview - Sarah Killingsworth
For as long as humans have been around the Coyote has been one of those species vilified and killed for almost no reason. Yes once in a rare blue moon one may kill livestock but the overwhelming majority of livestock, and domestic pets, are not killed by coyotes. Despite the scientific facts that coyotes are a boon to a healthy ecosystem the hype and false narrative making them out to be monsters persists.
Despite the misconception that coyotes are dangerous and a threat, they play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem balance. Killing them disrupts their social structures and can even lead to increased populations.
Featured blog - International Tiger Day
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A blog in celebration of International Tiger Day, a global event that aims to raise awareness and support for tiger conservation. Don’t miss this opportunity to join the movement and make a difference for these endangered big cats! International Tiger Day, also known as Global Tiger Day, is an annual celebration to raise awareness for tiger conservation. It is held annually on 29th July and was created in 2010 at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in Russia.
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