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I have progressively collected literature on Varanids over a number of years and thought the information might be of use to others. Reference List Abel, F. (1998). Status, population biology and conservation of the Water Monitor (Varanus salvator), the

There are 6 species of venomous snakes that occur naturally in Arkansas: Species Behavior of a Bite Statistics (from eMedicine) Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix ssp.) Venom is hemotoxic. Swelling occurs at the site of bite and surrounding area. Alt

A Prosimian is a premonkey or protomonkey. They are small insectivore-like mammals that exhibit some characteristics of monkeys. They have special behavioral and physical adaptations to fill different ecological niches. Prosimians can be diurnal?, but the

Japanese macaques range through the forested mountains and highlands of Japan. They occupy the northernmost regions of any nonhuman primate and are subject to large seasonal changes. In the central and northern parts of Japan, temperatures can range from

This species has cheek pouches to carry food in while it forages. The average body mass for an adult male Japanese macaque is around 12 kilograms, and for the females it is around 10 kilograms. The pelage varies in color from brown to white. There is no h

When visiting the University of Florida, many if not most people are surprised to hear that alligators live in the lake and ponds on campus. Some non-believers have to be taken to Lake Alice, in the center of campus, and shown good size alligators swimmin

If you are looking for a simple, quick, all-inclusive article on green iguana care, you won't find it here. You won't find it anywhere because there is no such thing, not if your intent is to take care of your iguana properly. My Iguana Care, Feed

The Ka'apor capuchin monkey is one of the capuchins without a tuft of hair on top of the head. It weighs about 2 - 3 kg (4.4 - 6.6 lb). Capuchins are diurnal and arboreal monkeys living in forested habitat. They are polygamous and occur in groups containi

A Copperhead snake bite needs medical attention, is extremely painful, and may cause extensive scarring and loss of use. Many people are bitten while trying to kill or handle the snake. Don't take chances -- avoid these snakes. "Copperhead bites are

"Wilderness" is stereotypically understood as referring to natural environments. But wilderness means much more. It is really about places, spaces, and states which humans identify as having a quality of "wildness" which seems to be

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