The red-footed tortoise inhabits rainforests, dry thorny forests, savanna areas, and temperate forests. They will also avoid muddy areas because mud makes it hard to burrow. During mating, males will produce sounds, clucking sounds, and calls to attract mates and steer away from competitors. They … [Read more...] about Red-Footed Tortoise (C. carbonaria)
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Diamondback Terrapin (M. terrapin littoralis)
The diamondback terrapin is a local species and is found off the east coast of the US and is abundant in the Gulf of Mexico. They inhabit saltwater habitats, brackish channels, lagoons, tidal flats, marshes, estuarine areas, and coastlines. Although they can live in salty water they still require … [Read more...] about Diamondback Terrapin (M. terrapin littoralis)
Military Macaw (A. militaris)
The military macaw gets its name from its bright green plumage that resembles a military parade uniform. They inhabit tropical deciduous and semi-deciduous forests and feed, breed, and nest in the canopy. Though they are not migratory they will seasonally fly down to the lowlands in search of food … [Read more...] about Military Macaw (A. militaris)
Sun Parakeet (A. soldtitalis)
The sun parakeet inhabits tropical areas on savannahs or dry savanna woodlands in South America. They are most often found along the Amazon riverbank, forest valleys, and coastal flooded forests and rarely found above 1200 meters of altitude. They are also very sensitive to habitat changes such as … [Read more...] about Sun Parakeet (A. soldtitalis)
Ring Necked Parakeet (P. Krameri)
The ring-necked parakeet, also known as the rose-ringed parakeet, is native to Africa and the Indian Subcontinent but is now introduced to many different parts of the world. This is one of the few parrots that have been able to adapt to disrupted habitats. Escaped birds have successfully colonized … [Read more...] about Ring Necked Parakeet (P. Krameri)