Central African Oyan

Mammals > Carnivorans

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Central African OyanScientific Name: Poiana richardsoniiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoransSize: Head-body length: 13–15 in (33–38 cm); Tail length: 14–16 in (35–40 cm)Weight: 18–26 oz (500–750 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in wild tropical...

Variable Bush Viper

Reptiles > Snakes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Variable Bush ViperScientific Name: Atheris squamigeraCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SnakesSize: Total length: 18–28 in (45–71 cm); slender arboreal viperidWeight: 2.5–5.3 oz (70–150 g); lightweight prehensile-tailed serpentLifespan: 10–15...

Moloney’s Mimic Bat

Mammals > Bats

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Moloney’s Mimic BatScientific Name: Mimetillus moloneyiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BatsSize: Head-body length: 2.0–2.4 in (5.0–6.2 cm); Wingspan: 6.8–7.5 in (17–19 cm)Weight: 0.21–0.42 oz (6–12 g); tiny, compact insectivorous...

Golden Angwantibo

Mammals > Primates

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Golden AngwantiboScientific Name: Arctocebus aureusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: PrimatesSize: Head-and-body length: 8.7–10.2 in (22–26 cm); Vestigial tail length: 0.2–0.4 in (6–10 mm)Weight: 7.4–16.2 oz (210–460 g)Lifespan: 12–18 years in...

Rhinoceros Viper

Reptiles > Venomous Snakes

OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Rhinoceros ViperScientific Name: Bitis nasicornisCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Venomous SnakesSize: Total body length: 28–42 in (70–107 cm); Maximum recorded: up to 48 in (122 cm)Weight: 3.5–7.0 lb (1.6–3.2 kg); heavily built with an...