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  • Flat-backed Spider Tortoise (Pyxis planicauda), native to Madagascar
    00455971Flat-backed Spider Tortoise.jpg
  • Day gecko drinking, Ankarana NP, Madagascar
    1054065Day gecko.jpg
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  • Oustalet's chameleon (Furcifer oustaleti) Loky-Manambato, Daraina. Northern MADAGASCAR
    1163593Oustalet's_chameleon.jpg
  • Madagascar spiny tailed lizard (Oplurus cuvieri) males fighting for territory, Ankarafantsika Strict Nature Reserve, Western dry-deciduous forest. MADAGASCAR, endemic
    1163622Oplurus_cuvieri.jpg
  • Madagascar spiny tailed lizard (Oplurus cuvieri)<br />
Ankarafantsika Strict Nature Reserve, Western dry-deciduous forest. MADAGASCAR, endemic.
    1163636 Oplurus_cuvieri.jpg
  • Ploughshare tortoise (Geochelone yniphora) Endangered, endemic, Ankarafantsika Special Reserve, Madagascar
    1163660Ploughshare_tortoise.jpg
  • Oustalet's chameleon (Furcifer oustaleti) Western and central MADAGASCAR, endemic
    1163891Oustalet's_chameleon.jpg
  • Gecko (Paroedura masobe) recently described, from lowland humid forests in central-eastern MADAGASCAR.
    1163913Gecko_Paroedura_masobe.jpg
  • Day gecko (Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis) Ankarana Special Reserve. NW MADAGASCAR. These are among the largest of the spelsuma species on the island and can reach a lenth of 300mm. They are common in coastal areas of northern Madagascar.<br />
Phelsumas are among the most prominent reptiles in Madagascar. They are also found on other Indian Ocean Islands. They are medium-sized to large arboreal diurnal geckos with round pupils. Species from humid regions tend to be brighter green, often with red marking while species from drier regions are often grey or brown. It is thought that their very conspicuous colour patterns could function as a premating isolation mechanism which helps to prevent interbreeding of different color morphs and therefore reinforce speciation events. In contrast to most other animal groups, Phelsuma seem to benefit from deforestation and are more abundant in cultivated areas than in natural habitas. However there are a few that are only found on edges of primary forest and they are seriously threatened by habitat destruction. All the phelsumas in Madagascar glue their eggs to a substate like bark. Usually 2 eggs per clutch. Several species like Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis defend their clutches.<br />
Threats: THEY ARE HEAVILY COLLECTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL PET TRADE.
    MA1153_Day_gecko.jpg
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  • Tree frog (Heterixalus betsileo (?)) Antananarivo <br />
This frog has variable color morphs ranging from white to green and commonly seen in gardens around Antananarivo (Tana)<br />
Central highlands<br />
MADAGASCAR<br />
ENDEMIC
    MA38_Tree_frog.jpg
  • Panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis)<br />
Tamatave, Eastern rainforst of MADAGASCAR<br />
This is a medium to large species growning up to 520mm. It is a true chameleon as it possesses a prehensile tail. This plus its opposable, fuxed fingers help it adapt to its arboreal life. Pardalus lacks occipital lobes and without real nasal appendages but has a conspicuous protruding rostral border. It is renowned for the high number of regional color morphs and dramatic color changes. Most dramatic color changes observed in courting males. Oviparous - female laying 12-46 eggs, buried in the ground. Young hatch after 159 - 384 days and measure +-55mm.<br />
RANGE: Locally abundant in forests found in the north and north east of Madagascar but also in open habitats  as they are able to inhabit degraded secondary forest areas.<br />
Two species of Panther chameleon are also found in the Comores and one in Reunion Island.<br />
Chameleons are well-known for their special adaptions: Ability to change color rapidly to either match their surroundings or to reflect their mood. They have the capacity to move their turreted eyes independently of each other which allows them to look in different directions simultaneously. They also capture their prey with the rapid firing of their tongue which can extend to approximately half of their body length and is ended with a kind of gluing hammer.<br />
Furcifer pardalis is CITES 11 classification and is allowed the CITES Animal Committee to be exported from Madagascar - mainly for the pet trade.<br />
There are more than 150 species world wide and over half of those are only found in Madagascar. All species on the island are Native.
    MA8333_Panther_chameleon.jpg
  • Panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis)<br />
Tamatave, Eastern rainforst of MADAGASCAR<br />
This is a medium to large species growning up to 520mm. It is a true chameleon as it possesses a prehensile tail. This plus its opposable, fuxed fingers help it adapt to its arboreal life. Pardalus lacks occipital lobes and without real nasal appendages but has a conspicuous protruding rostral border. It is renowned for the high number of regional color morphs and dramatic color changes. Most dramatic color changes observed in courting males. Oviparous - female laying 12-46 eggs, buried in the ground. Young hatch after 159 - 384 days and measure +-55mm.<br />
RANGE: Locally abundant in forests found in the north and north east of Madagascar but also in open habitats  as they are able to inhabit degraded secondary forest areas.<br />
Two species of Panther chameleon are also found in the Comores and one in Reunion Island.<br />
Chameleons are well-known for their special adaptions: Ability to change color rapidly to either match their surroundings or to reflect their mood. They have the capacity to move their turreted eyes independently of each other which allows them to look in different directions simultaneously. They also capture their prey with the rapid firing of their tongue which can extend to approximately half of their body length and is ended with a kind of gluing hammer.<br />
Furcifer pardalis is CITES 11 classification and is allowed the CITES Animal Committee to be exported from Madagascar - mainly for the pet trade.<br />
There are more than 150 species world wide and over half of those are only found in Madagascar. All species on the island are Native.
    MA8351_Panther_chameleon.jpg
  • Short-horned chameleon (Calumma brevicornis) eastern rain or humid forests from northern tip to Fort Dauphin in the south. (either secondary or primary forests) MADAGASCAR<br />
It may reach a length of 33cm. There is a huge variation in size, colouration and adornments between populations. A dorsal crest is present in both sexes, but sometimes poorly developed in some populations. During breeding season the males may exhibit a red nasal appendage and bluish legs. (This male is photographed during breeding season)<br />
There are more than 150 species world wide and over half of those are only found in Madagascar. All species on the island are Native.<br />
Chameleons are well-known for their special adaptions: The ability to change color rapidly to either match their surroundings or to reflect their mood. They have the capacity to move their turreted eyes independently of each other which allows them to look in different directions simultaneously. They have independent 360 degree vision except when hunting they use binocular vison to estimate the distance of the prey. They capture their prey with the rapid firing of their tongue which can extend to approximately half of their body length and is ended with a kind of gluing hammer. All species found in Madagascar lay eggs (Oviparous) and do not give parental care. The calumma and furcifer group are known as true chameleons as they have a prehensile tail.  The Calumma group is highly arboreal, thus the prehenile tail as well as having opposable, fused fingers to grip onto branches. They tend to be solitary except during the breeding season. <br />
Calumma brevicornis is CITES 11 classification and needs an export permit to be exported from Madagascar.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA8434_Short-horned_chameleon.jpg
  • Green-eared chameleon (Calumma malthe) MALE. North-eastern rain or humid forests from the Tsaratanana and Marojezy massifs in  MADAGASCAR<br />
A medium chameleon that may reach a length of 26cm. They have well developed and fused occipital lobes - not separated by a notch. Lobes are composed of small scales. The rostral ridges merge to form a long nasal appendage. A dorsal crest is present in both sexes.<br />
There are more than 150 species world wide and over half of those are only found in Madagascar. All species on the island are Native.<br />
Chameleons are well-known for their special adaptions: The ability to change color rapidly to either match their surroundings or to reflect their mood. They have the capacity to move their turreted eyes independently of each other which allows them to look in different directions simultaneously. They have independent 360 degree vision except when hunting they use binocular vison to estimate the distance of the prey. They capture their prey with the rapid firing of their tongue which can extend to approximately half of their body length and is ended with a kind of gluing hammer. All species found in Madagascar lay eggs (Oviparous) and do not give parental care. The calumma and furcifer group are known as true chameleons as they have a prehensile tail.  The Calumma group is highly arboreal, thus the prehenile tail as well as having opposable, fused fingers to grip onto branches. They tend to be solitary except during the breeding season. <br />
Calumma malthe is CITES 11 classification and needs an export permit to be exported from Madagascar.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA8508_Green-eared_chameleon.jpg
  • Panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) FEEDING from Tamatave eastern rain forest. MADAGASCAR<br />
This is a medium to large species growning up to 520mm. It is a true chameleon as it possesses a prehensile tail. This plus its opposable, fuxed fingers help it adapt to its arboreal life. Pardalus lacks occipital lobes and without real nasal appendages but has a conspicuous protruding rostral border. It is renowned for the high number of regional color morphs and dramatic color changes. Most dramatic color changes observed in courting males. Oviparous - female laying 12-46 eggs, buried in the ground. Young hatch after 159 - 384 days and measure +-55mm.<br />
RANGE: Locally abundant in forests found in the north and north east of Madagascar but also in open habitats  as they are able to inhabit degraded secondary forest areas.<br />
Two species of Panther chameleon are also found in the Comores and one in Reunion Island.<br />
Chameleons are well-known for their special adaptions: Ability to change color rapidly to either match their surroundings or to reflect their mood. They have the capacity to move their turreted eyes independently of each other which allows them to look in different directions simultaneously. They also capture their prey with the rapid firing of their tongue which can extend to approximately half of their body length and is ended with a kind of gluing hammer.<br />
Furcifer pardalis is CITES 11 classification and is allowed the CITES Animal Committee to be exported from Madagascar - mainly for the pet trade.<br />
There are more than 150 species world wide and over half of those are only found in Madagascar. All species on the island are Native.
    MA8509_Panther_chameleon_feeding.jpg
  • Baudrier's chameleon (Furcifer balteatus) FEMALE. Occurs in the eastern rain forest from Ranomafana National Park to Andohahela National Park. MADAGASCAR.<br />
This species is large with a length of 35cm and has divergent nasal appendages and a bold diagonal stripe present on each flank extending from behind the occiput to the inguinal region. Males are duller than females with white and green alternated stripes. <br />
There are more than 150 species world wide and over half of those are only found in Madagascar. All species on the island are Native.<br />
Chameleons are well-known for their special adaptions: The ability to change color rapidly to either match their surroundings or to reflect their mood. They have the capacity to move their turreted eyes independently of each other which allows them to look in different directions simultaneously. They have independent 360 degree vision except when hunting they use binocular vison to estimate the distance of the prey. They capture their prey with the rapid firing of their tongue which can extend to approximately half of their body length and is ended with a kind of gluing hammer. All species found in Madagascar lay eggs (Oviparous) and do not give parental care. The calumma and furcifer group are known as true chameleons as they have a prehensile tail.  The Calumma group is highly arboreal, thus the prehenile tail as well as having opposable, fused fingers to grip onto branches. They tend to be solitary except during the breeding season. <br />
Furcifer balteatus is CITES 11 classification and needs an export permit to be exported from Madagascar.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA8598_Baudrier's_chameleon.jpg
  • Tomato frog (Dyscophus antongili) from Maroansetra and Bay of Antongil or Masoala Peninsula. North-eastern rainforest of MADAGASCAR.<br />
This large frog exudes a sticky white fluid when attacked, which is toxic and gums up the predator's mouth.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA8637_Tomato_frog.jpg
  • White-lipped tree frog (Boophis albilabris albilabris) MALE. Rainforests of ne Madagascar<br />
MADAGASCAR<br />
These tree frogs have enlarged toe tips and webbing on the hands and feet. The male is yellow and the female green and larger.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA8668_White-lipped_tree_frog.jpg
  • Parson's chameleon male (Calumma parsonii parsonii) NIGHTTIME SLEEPING POSITION. Eastern rain forests from Ranomafana National Park south to Andohahela. (either secondary or primary humid forests) MADAGASCAR<br />
This species is the heaviest (or largest bodied) in Madagascar with Furcifer oustaleti being the longest.  It may reach a length of 55cm. In this species the head bears a high triangular helmet without parietal crest but has paired rostral appendages present in the  males.<br />
There are more than 150 species world wide and over half of those are only found in Madagascar. All species on the island are Native.<br />
Chameleons are well-known for their special adaptions: The ability to change color rapidly to either match their surroundings or to reflect their mood. They have the capacity to move their turreted eyes independently of each other which allows them to look in different directions simultaneously. They have independent 360 degree vision except when hunting they use binocular vison to estimate the distance of the prey. They capture their prey with the rapid firing of their tongue which can extend to approximately half of their body length and is ended with a kind of gluing hammer. All species found in Madagascar lay eggs (Oviparous) and do not give parental care. The calumma and furcifer group are known as true chameleons as they have a prehensile tail.  The Calumma group is highly arboreal, thus the prehenile tail as well as having opposable, fused fingers to grip onto branches. They tend to be solitary except during the breeding season. <br />
Calumma parsonii is CITES 11 classification and needs an export permit to be exported from Madagascar.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA8716_Parson's_chameleon.jpg
  • Lesser chameleon (Furcifer minor) MALE. This species inhabits open areas, which even include crop fields. However its distribution is restricted to the southern highlands, Ambohijanahary Special Reserve in the west and in the central highlands from north of Ambositra to south of Fianarantsoa. MADAGASCAR.<br />
A medium sized chameleon of the Furcifer bifidus group that may reach a length of 20cm. They have a flat helmet and large but not parallel nasal appendages. Males are brownish grey with darker vertical bands. Two bright spots are always present on the anterior part of flanks. Females are green with two light spots more or less distinct.<br />
There are more than 150 species world wide and over half of those are only found in Madagascar. All species on the island are Native.<br />
Chameleons are well-known for their special adaptions: The ability to change color rapidly to either match their surroundings or to reflect their mood. They have the capacity to move their turreted eyes independently of each other which allows them to look in different directions simultaneously. They have independent 360 degree vision except when hunting they use binocular vison to estimate the distance of the prey. They capture their prey with the rapid firing of their tongue which can extend to approximately half of their body length and is ended with a kind of gluing hammer. All species found in Madagascar lay eggs (Oviparous) and do not give parental care. The calumma and furcifer group are known as true chameleons as they have a prehensile tails. They tend to be solitary except during the breeding season. <br />
Calumma minor is CITES 11 classification and needs an export permit to be exported from Madagascar <br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA8821_Lesser_chameleon.jpg
  • Jewel chameleon FEMALE (Furcifer lateralis) commonly encountered across the island except in NW MADAGASCAR. Usually found in open scrubby lowlands, gardens and degraded habitats and within humid or dry areas. It is also found in and around the capital of Antananarivo.<br />
A small chameleon that may reach a length of 22cm. Coloration varies from uniformly green to a beautiful mix of green, blue, yellow and red. Three dark circles and a longitudinal white line along hte flanks are visible in most individuals. Dark stripes radiate out from the eyes and males and females are similar.<br />
There are more than 150 species world wide and over half of those are only found in Madagascar. All species on the island are Native.<br />
Chameleons are well-known for their special adaptions: The ability to change color rapidly to either match their surroundings or to reflect their mood. They have the capacity to move their turreted eyes independently of each other which allows them to look in different directions simultaneously. They have independent 360 degree vision except when hunting they use binocular vison to estimate the distance of the prey. They capture their prey with the rapid firing of their tongue which can extend to approximately half of their body length and is ended with a kind of gluing hammer. All species found in Madagascar lay eggs (Oviparous) and do not give parental care. The calumma and furcifer group are known as true chameleons as they have a prehensile tails. They tend to be solitary except during the breeding season. <br />
Furcifer lateralis is CITES 11 classification BUT is one of four species that may be exported from Madagascar - mainly for the international pet trade.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA8830_Jewel_chameleon.jpg
  • Endemic frog (Boophis madagascariensis)<br />
East Madagascar<br />
Mantadia National Park<br />
MADAGASCAR<br />
ENDEMIC
    20181024_Boophis_madagascariensis_63.tif
  • Brown Leaf Chameleon (Brookesia superciliaris)<br />
East Madagascar<br />
Mantadia National Park<br />
MADAGASCAR<br />
ENDEMIC
    20181024_Brown_Leaf_Chameleon_88.tif
  • Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus)<br />
East Madagascar<br />
Mantadia National Park<br />
MADAGASCAR
    20181024_Nile_Crocodile_51.tif
  • Parson's Chameleon (Calumma parsonii)<br />
East Madagascar<br />
Mantadia National Park<br />
MADAGASCAR<br />
ENDEMIC
    20181024_Parson's_Chameleon_76.tif
  • Perinet Chameleon (Calumma gastrotaenia)<br />
East Madagascar<br />
Mantadia National Park<br />
MADAGASCAR<br />
ENDEMIC
    20181024_Perinet_Chameleon_71.tif
  • Satanic leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus)<br />
East Madagascar<br />
Mantadia National Park<br />
MADAGASCAR<br />
ENDEMIC
    20181025_Satanic_leaf-tailed_geckon_...tif
  • Dumeril’s ground boa (Acrantophis dumerili)<br />
Kirindy<br />
Southwestern Madagascar<br />
MADAGASCAR
    20181029_Dumeril’s_ground_boa_61.tif
  • Ground gecko (Paroedura picta)<br />
Kirindy<br />
Southwestern Madagascar<br />
MADAGASCAR<br />
ENDEMIC
    20181029_Ground_gecko_89.tif
  • Plated lizard (Zonosaurus laticaudatus)<br />
Ampijoroa<br />
Ankarafantsika Nature Reserve<br />
West Madagascar<br />
MADAGASCAR<br />
ENDEMIC
    20181108_Plated_lizard_Zonosaurus_la...tif
  • Plated lizard (Zonosaurus laticaudatus)<br />
Ampijoroa<br />
Ankarafantsika Nature Reserve<br />
West Madagascar<br />
MADAGASCAR<br />
ENDEMIC<br />
Mating
    20181107_Plated_lizard_Zonosaurus_la...tif
  • Madagascan collared iguana (Oplurus cuvieri)<br />
Ampijoroa<br />
Ankarafantsika Nature Reserve<br />
West Madagascar<br />
MADAGASCAR<br />
ENDEMIC
    20181107_Madagascan_collared_iguana_...tif
  • Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata)<br />
Berenty<br />
South Madagascar<br />
MADAGASCAR<br />
ENDEMIC<br />
CRITIUCALLY ENDANGERED
    20181104_Radiated_tortoise_72.tif
  • Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata)<br />
Berenty<br />
South Madagascar<br />
MADAGASCAR<br />
ENDEMIC<br />
CRITIUCALLY ENDANGERED
    20181104_Radiated_tortoise_88.tif
  • Spider tortoise (Pyxis arachnoides)<br />
Berenty<br />
South Madagascar<br />
MADAGASCAR<br />
ENDEMIC<br />
CRITIUCALLY ENDANGERED
    20181103_Spider_tortoise_174.tif
  • Spider tortoise (Pyxis arachnoides)<br />
Berenty<br />
South Madagascar<br />
MADAGASCAR<br />
ENDEMIC<br />
CRITIUCALLY ENDANGERED
    20181103_Spider_tortoise_308.tif
  • Dumeril's boa (Acrantophis dumerili)<br />
Berenty<br />
South Madagascar<br />
MADAGASCAR<br />
ENDEMIC
    20181103_Dumeril's_boa_111.tif
  • Dumeril's boa (Acrantophis dumerili)<br />
Berenty<br />
South Madagascar<br />
MADAGASCAR<br />
ENDEMIC<br />
climbing on Didiereaceae
    20181103_Dumeril's_boa_139.tif
  • Dumeril's boa (Acrantophis dumerili)<br />
Berenty<br />
South Madagascar<br />
MADAGASCAR<br />
ENDEMIC<br />
climbing on Didiereaceae
    20181103_Dumeril's_boa_147.tif
  • Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata)<br />
Berenty<br />
South Madagascar<br />
MADAGASCAR<br />
ENDEMIC<br />
CRITIUCALLY ENDANGERED
    20181102_Radiated_tortoise_297.tif
  • Leaf tailed gecko, perfectly camouflaged on underside of branch, Madagascar
    Leaf tailed gecko1059897.jpg
  • Petter's chameleon (Furcifer petteri)<br />
Daraina Protected area. <br />
nw MADAGASCAR<br />
This is a small chameleon with a length of 150mm. The male of this species has 2 rostral protruberances. The body is green with frequent lighter vertical markings. Females possess two white spots on the anterior part of their flanks and males show a white mid-lateral stripe instead. <br />
RANGE: Dry and humid forests located in northern Madagascar.<br />
It is a true chameleon as it possesses a prehensile tail. This plus its opposable, fuxed fingers help it adapt to its arboreal life.  Oviparous.Chameleons are well-known for their special adaptions: Ability to change color rapidly to either match their surroundings or to reflect their mood. They have the capacity to move their turreted eyes independently of each other which allows them to look in different directions simultaneously. They also capture their prey with the rapid firing of their tongue which can extend to approximately half of their body length and is ended with a kind of gluing hammer.<br />
Furcifer petteri is CITES 1 classification and is NOT allowed by the CITES Animal Committee to be exported from Madagascar.<br />
There are more than 150 species world wide and over half of those are only found in Madagascar. All species on the island are Native.
    MA1762_Petters_chameleon.jpg
  • Panther chameleon (Chamaeleo pardalis) climbing, showing colour Sequence. Ankarana SR, Madagascar
    Panther chameleon1026502.jpg
  • Parson's chameleon male, Madagascar
    Parson's chameleon01042434.jpg
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