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The Galápagos Giant Tortoise’s scientific name is Chelonoidis niger, which helps scientists identify them among all other tortoise species in the world!
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In the wild, bush vipers can live between 10 and 20 years, depending on the species. Some, like the variable bush viper, can live up to 20 years — longer than many pet dogs!
When Red-eyed Tree Frog eggs hatch, the tadpoles drop into the water below and begin their amazing transformation (change)!
Baby bush vipers have a bright white tail tip they wiggle like a worm to trick frogs, lizards, and birds into coming close enough to catch!
Chameleons belong to a special family of lizards called Chamaeleonidae, which includes over 200 different species of these color-changing masters!