Gabon

Puff Adder

This large snake is so-named because it will puff up its body to appear bigger than it is when directly threatened by a predator or person.

Stiletto Snake

Because of their unique venom delivery system, stiletto snakes are almost impossible to hold safely in the usual way (with fingers behind the head) without being bitten.

Bush Viper

Bush vipers are predators, sinking their fangs into prey while dangling from a tree limb

Olive Baboon

Olive baboons will sometimes form strong friendships with each other

Sable Ferret

Ferrets were used during the Revolutionary War to keep down the rat population.

Agama Lizard

The agama forms small social groups that contain both dominant and subordinate males.

Dog Tick

Dog ticks feed on dogs and other mammals

Owl

The owl can rotate its head some 270 degrees

Electric Catfish

The electric catfish can discharge an electric shock up to 450 volts

Rhino Viper

The river jack snake has a gigantic horn-like scale on the tip of its nose.