by Mada_Catta_2024 | Feb 17, 2017
ALDABRA GIANT TORTOISE Origin: Native to the Aldabra Atoll in the Indian Ocean, exterminated 600 years ago. Habitat: Lived mainly on the Aldabra Atoll, in savanna and forest areas. Physical Characteristics: Large dome-shaped shell, weighing up to 250 kg. Long neck...
by Mada_Catta_2024 | Feb 17, 2017
BLUESPOTTED RIBBONTAIL RAY Origin: Common in the tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Habitat: Often found in shallow lagoons and coral reefs. Physical Characteristics: Flattened, disc-shaped body with distinctive blue spots. Possesses a tail with a...
by Mada_Catta_2024 | Feb 17, 2017
RING-TAILED MONGOOSE Origin: Endemic to Madagascar. Habitat: Primarily inhabits the island’s humid tropical forests. Physical Characteristics: Small mongoose with a reddish-brown coat and a distinctively ringed tail of black and white bands. Lifespan: Up to 10 years...
by Mada_Catta_2024 | Feb 17, 2017
RED FODY Origin: Endemic to Madagascar. Habitat: Mainly lives in open areas, gardens, and rice paddies. Physical Characteristics: Small bird with bright red plumage in males and duller colors in females. Lifespan: About 5 to 8 years. Reproduction: Lays eggs in nests...
