The Texas Tortoise inhabits dry shrub and grasslands and feeds succulent plants such as the prickly pear cactus. Though this species is of least concern it is still illegal to collect or possess them. The males have large frontal scutes used to fight off other males. Females may also have smaller … [Read more...] about Texas Tortoise (G. berlandieri)
Least Concern (LC)
Indian Pond Turtle (M. trijuga)
Indian pond turtle, also known as the Indian black turtle is a medium-sized freshwater turtle found in South Asia. The carapace or upper shell can vary from reddish to dark brown and black with yellow streaks running along its length. The underside or plastron is uniformly brown in color. They … [Read more...] about Indian Pond Turtle (M. trijuga)
White Crowned Parrot (P. senilis)
The white-crowned parrot, also known as the white-crowned pionus, is from eastern Mexico to western Panama. They inhabit the lowlands and foothills up to 1600 m altitude in forest canopy and edges. The adult parrots have a white forehead and crown with an also white throat. The rest of the head and … [Read more...] about White Crowned Parrot (P. senilis)
Yellow Collared Macaw (P. auricollis)
The yellow collared macaw, also known as the golden-collared macaw, is a small mostly green Central South American parrot. They have a bright yellow patch on the back of their neck/upper shoulders. They inhabit forests, woodland, savanna, and grassland but avoids the amazon rainforest and feed on … [Read more...] about Yellow Collared Macaw (P. auricollis)
Blue and Gold Macaw (A. ararauna)
The blue and gold macaw inhabits the subtropical and tropical forests, woodlands, and savannas of South America and Central America. To avoid predation they will nest in high trees. They are also monogamous and reach sexual maturity around 3-4 years old. In captivity, these macaws can live up to 50 … [Read more...] about Blue and Gold Macaw (A. ararauna)