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Amphibians & Reptiles

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Endangered

Anuran

Frog

Frogs and toads are the largest and most diverse group of amphibians. They’re known for their long leaps, intriguing life cycle, and wide range of sophisticated croaks. 

Coiled Green Viper in a tree
Least Concern

Serpentes

Snake

Snakes are often maligned for their sharp fangs and toxic venom, but these slithering reptiles are exceptional examples of adaptability, elegance and diversity.

A single crocodile on land
Endangered

Crocodylidae

Crocodile

Crocodiles are among the most fearsome reptile predators – but there's more to these powerful ambush hunters than just their bite.

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Turtle swimming in blue sea
Endangered

Testudines

Turtle

Turtles are a marvel of evolution: they’re the only vertebrate with a shell. From tiny, swamp-dwelling species to gentle tortoise giants, these tough reptiles are some of the longest-lived animals on Earth.

A large iguana sits on a tree branch in a leafy setting. The iguana's scales are lime green, turquoise and brown, and it has a spiky crest from its head all the way down its back.
Vulnerable

Lacertilia

Lizard

From small and sticky geckos to huge, bearded land iguanas – lizards are incredibly diverse. Throughout millennia​,​ they’ve evolved to live from deserts to mountains and from jungles to the sea.   

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