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Brief Description – Acontias rieppeli, commonly known as the Woodbush Legless Skink, is a species of legless lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to South Africa, and is is primarily associated with montane habitats, specifically the Grasslands of the Wolkberg, at elevations of 1,600–2,000 meters above sea level. The type locality of the Woodbush Legless Skink is Mpome, Transvaal. The species can often be found sheltering under rocks embedded… Read More
Brief Description – Hyperolius kibarae, commonly referred to as the Katanga Reed Frog or Shaba Reed Frog, is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. Endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it is specifically found in the highlands of lower Katanga. The species was first described by Laurent in 1957, with the type locality at Lusinga (1760m) in Upemba National Park, Katanga Province. Hyperolius kibarae has a distinctive appearance, characterized… Read More
Brief Description – Adolfus africanus, commonly known as the Multi-scaled Forest Lizard or Green-bellied Forest Lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is found in central and eastern Africa, specifically in Uganda, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Cameroon, Northwest Zambia, West Kenya, Republic of South Sudan, and Central African Republic. Adolfus africanus is primarily associated with primary forests and inhabits areas up to 2200 meters above… Read More
Brief Description – Eumecia anchietae, also known as Anchieta’s Snake Skink, Western Serpentiform Skink, or Lunda Western Snake Skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. It is found in eastern and southern Africa, specifically in Angola, southern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, and the Republic of South Sudan. The type locality of the species is listed as Caconda, Angola. Eumecia anchietae is characterized by its long, serpentiform… Read More
Lesotho is a small land-locked country, which is found in the heart of South Africa. The nation, which was once a kingdom, is characterized by rolling grasslands, interconnected streams and towering mountains. The region currently plays host to 21 different snake species (confirmed) with only three of them being potentially dangerous to humans. The planet currently has approximately 4,145 snakes (as of August 2024), with new species being described all the time…. Read More
Southern Africa plays host to approximately 150 species of scorpion, only a fraction of which are of medical concern to humans. While every scorpion is venomous, the toxicity of the venom varies widely between species, resulting in varied reactions to stings. While most stings are nothing more than a pin prick, others can feel more like a bee sting with pain or comfort for a couple of hours. Only a select few… Read More
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