Red Footed Tortoise

Red Footed Tortoise is a medium sized tortoise species native to various regions of South America. Other names of this species include Savanna Tortoise, Jabuti and Morrocoy. They are a quite popular choice of exotic pet tortoise. However, this is an endangered tortoise species, protected by various wildlife conservation laws. Due to this reason it is illegal to export these tortoises from their home country without proper permit.

Red Footed Tortoise Scientific Name

The scientific name for this tortoise species is Chelonoidis carbonaria. Continue reading

Rhampholeon brevicaudatus

Rhampholeon brevicaudatus is a species of chameleon mainly found in different regions of Tanzania. These reptiles are also known as Bearded Pygmy Chameleon or Bearded Leaf Chameleon. The Rhampholeon brevicaudatus has a “beard” below their mouth which distinguishes them from other chameleons in the Rieppeleon genus.

Bearded Pygmy Chameleon Scientific Name

The Bearded Pygmy Chameleons are better known by their scientific name Rhampholeon brevicaudatus. Continue reading