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Did you know? Flap-neck chameleon Mar 27 2008
The flap-neck chameleon (Chamaeleo dilepis) of Southern Africa is named for the occipital (relating to the back part of the head) flap that extends from the back of its head over its neck. It raises this flap when agitated, to make itself appear larger, as well as hissing, gaping and changing colour. The size of the flap varies between populations of this species, as well as by sex and age.
Tags: africa, animal, back, black, chameleon, colour, feed, feet, flap-neck, forest, green, head, incubate, insect, kwazulu-natal, male, neck, occipital, reptile, size, tail, temperatureDid you know? Tsessebe Jan 29 2008
Tsessebe (Damaliscus lunatus) are highly territorial antelope. Males regularly patrol and mark their range.
Tags: antelope, anthill, feet, gland, grass, graze, mound, paw, preorbital gland, scent, territorial, tsessebeThe snow hunter Jan 29 2008
The great grey owl (Strix nebulosa) is one the largest in the world and in North America it is the tallest owl with the largest wingspan. Yet there are other owls that weigh more and have bigger feet.
Grace under pressure Jan 29 2008
The trumpeter swan is the largest and rarest swan in the world. It is a magnificent bird with white feathers and a black bill, feet and legs.
Did you know? Tamandua Jan 29 2008
There are two species of tamandua, the northern (Tamandua mexicana) and the southern (Tamandua tetradactyla).
These anteaters are found in Central and South America.
The northern tamandua has a distinct “v” marking on its back which occurs only in some southern tamanduas.
The animals have four digits on their front feet and five on their hind feet. They walk on the outer edge of their forepaws so as not to cut themselves with their sharp claws.
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