Republic of Congo
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs feed for 4-12 minutes.
Common Furniture Beetle
The common furniture beetle feeds exclusively on wood
Firefly
The firefly produces some of the most efficient light in the world
Sand Crab
The sand crab burrows beneath the sand with its tail
Leech
Has 10 pairs of eyes!
Shrew
The spinal column of the shrew Scutisorex somereni is so strong and reinforced that it can support the weight of an adult human.
Gaboon Viper
Gaboon vipers are the largest vipers in Africa.
Spitting Cobra
Spitting cobras are types of cobras that can spit venom at predators and prey.
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.
White Ferret / Albino Ferrets
There are two different types of white ferrets!
German Cockroach
The most common type of urban roach
Black Mamba
Black mambas are the longest venomous snake in Africa, and second longest in the world.
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