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)
Mexico
3 Toe Box Turtle (T. carolina triungis)
The 3 toed box turtle is found in the Mississippi River Valley and southeastward across western Tennessee and Georgia to the coastal lowlands. This species inhabits temperate regions of open woodlands, pastures, and marshy meadows near streams or ponds. They are omnivorous and will even consume … [Read more...] about 3 Toe Box Turtle (T. carolina triungis)
Texas Tortoise (G. berlandieri)
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)
Mexican Painted Wood Turtle (R. pulcherima pulcherima)
Northern Spotted Box Turtle (T. nelsoni klauberi)
The northern spotted box turtle is found only in three locations, Sonora, Chihuahua, and northern Sinaloa, Mexico. In those locations, no more than four specimens have been found and due to this, little information is known about this species. The habitat of this species is difficult to access and … [Read more...] about Northern Spotted Box Turtle (T. nelsoni klauberi)