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The Sulcata tortoise (Geochelone sulcata) has a very distinctive and unusual shell. This tortoise is a land-dwelling reptile native to Senegal and other parts of Northern Africa. It is the largest mainland species of tortoise in Africa and the third-largest in the world. The Sulcata tortoise is considered an endangered species, facing threats from resource competition, wildfire destruction of their grassland habitat, the illegal pet trade, predators, and climate change. Photo courtesy of NOAA.
Puff adders, among the most deadly creatures on earth. Photo courtesy of NOAA.
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