Common Butterfly Lizard

Reptiles > Squamata

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Common Butterfly LizardScientific Name: Leiolepis bellianaCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 14–20 in (35–50 cm); Snout-to-vent length: 5.5–7.0 in (14–18 cm)Weight: 3.5–7.0 oz (100–200 g)Lifespan: 5–8 years in sandy...

Bavarian Pine Vole

Mammals > Rodentia

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bavarian Pine VoleScientific Name: Microtus bavaricusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentiaSize: Head-body length: 3.5–4.3 in (9.0–11.0 cm); tail length: 1.2–1.6 in (3.0–4.0 cm)Weight: 0.6–1.1 oz (18–32 g)Lifespan: 1–2 years in subalpine...

Marbled Shovel-nosed Frog

Amphibians > Frogs & Toads

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Marbled Shovel-nosed FrogScientific Name: Hemisus marmoratusCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Frogs & ToadsSize: Snout-vent length: 1.2–2.2 in (3.0–5.5 cm); females larger than malesWeight: 0.35–1.1 oz (10–30 g); globular, compact burrowing...

Ground Cuscus

Mammals > Diprotodontia

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Ground CuscusScientific Name: Phalanger gymnotisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: DiprotodontiaSize: Head-body length: 16–21 in (40–54 cm); Tail length: 13–15 in (33–38 cm)Weight: 5.5–10.8 lb (2.5–4.9 kg)Lifespan: 8–12 years in wild rainforests; up...

Stuhlmann’s Golden Mole

Mammals > Afrosoricids

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Stuhlmann’s Golden MoleScientific Name: Chrysochloris stuhlmanniCategory: MammalsSubcategory: AfrosoricidsSize: Head-and-body length: 4.3–5.5 in (11–14 cm)Weight: 1.8–3.2 oz (50–90 g)Lifespan: 3–6 years in the wildDiet: Insectivore...