Plants > Succulents
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Zulu GiantScientific Name: Stapelia giganteaCategory: PlantsSubcategory: SucculentsSize: Flower diameter: 10–16 in (25–40 cm); Stem height: 6–10 in (15–25 cm)Weight: Clump biomass: 5–15 lb (2.3–6.8 kg); Individual flower: up to 10 oz (280...
Mammals > Rodents
AT A GLANCECommon Name: South African SpringhareScientific Name: Pedetes capensisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-body length: 14–18 in (35–45 cm); Tail length: 15–19 in (38–48 cm)Weight: 6.6–8.8 lb (3.0–4.0 kg)Lifespan: 10–14 years in semi-arid savanna...
Reptiles > Agamas
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Branch’s AgamaScientific Name: Acanthocercus branchiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: AgamasSize: Total length: 9–13 in (23–33 cm); Snout-vent length: 4.5–5.5 in (11–14 cm)Weight: 2.5–4.5 oz (70–130 g)Lifespan: 5–8 years in the wildDiet:...
Plants > Succulents
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Elephant’s FootScientific Name: Dioscorea elephantipesCategory: PlantsSubcategory: SucculentsSize: Caudex diameter: up to 3.3 ft (1 m); annual climbing vines: 6.5–16 ft (2–5 m)Weight: Mature caudex biomass: 50–300 lb (25–140 kg); large...
Amphibians > Anura
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Painted Reed FrogScientific Name: Hyperolius marmoratusCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: AnuraSize: Body length: 1.0–1.4 in (25–35 mm)Weight: 0.07–0.14 oz (2–4 g)Lifespan: 3–5 years in wild wetlandsDiet: Insectivore (mosquitoes, gnats, midges,...
