Radiated Tortoise (Astrochelys radiata)

Radiated Tortoise (Astrochelys radiata)

This is a terribly lonely tortoise. It was removed from its homeland of Madagascar decades ago to this island (Bird Island) when the island was a coconut and…


Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea)

Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea)

This giant tortoise species is named after one of the largest atolls in the world, Aldabra, which is also its last stronghold after centuries of human…


Proboscis Bat (Rhynchonycteris naso)

Proboscis Bat (Rhynchonycteris naso)

If you're in a boat up a river or a lake in Pantanal or other places in South America, you've definitely seen these bats! If you come too close they quickly…