Gila Monster

Gila Monsters were named after the Arizona Gila River Basin, which is where they were first discovered. Their bright colored splotches are meant to ward predators off by showing that they are poisonous. Gila monsters store fat in their tails which allows them to go for long times without eating.

Scientific Name

Heloderma suspectum

Type

reptile

Region

Diet

Carnivore (small mammals, frogs, lizars, insects)

Average Life Span int the Wild

20 years

Size

20 in (50.8cm)

Weight

4 lb(1.81kg)

Social Unit

lounge
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Nile Crocodile
Nile Crocodile

Nile Crocodile

Nile crocodiles spend their days basking in the sun and their nights hunting for something to eat. They have their nostrils, eyes, and ears on the top of their heads which allows them to hide almost entirely underwater in order to sneak up on their prey. Nile...

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Chameleon
Chameleon

Chameleon

Chameleons are best known for their ability to change color, which they’re able to do by expanding pigment filled cells that are underneath their top layer of skin. They use this ability to blend in with their environment, which is why chameleons that live in trees...

Letter from Haibu

Welcome to the wide world of me, Haibu! I’m so happy you found your way to my site - it’s always fun meeting new people. In fact, I’ve met a lot of new people in the past couple of years.

My best friend, Kanuux and I met on my crazy adventure in New York. He’s technically a seal but he’s a person in my mind. That might be because I can speak to animals like they’re people.

I met pretty much all the orphans at the Barrington House Orphanage in New York City but grew very close with Scotty, Olli, and Zeek. They’re always up for helping me help the animals but that’s only part of why I love them with my whole heart. They’re funny, courageous, empathetic, and my goodness I just appreciate them so much.

They helped me rescue Wiz, Eron, Bishop, and a bunch of other animals from a trafficking ship so now all of those animals are our friends too!

The connections that I have with my friends, both the animal and human kind, have helped me see the world with fresh eyes. I’ve seen the unique struggles and pain they’ve been through without losing love or hope in their hearts. I know that humans are all capable of love and getting along if we just take the time to listen to each other without judgment.

Everyone has a story, and everyone should feel safe sharing it. My friendships have shown me the potential our world has and that’s what I strive to make happen in my lifetime – animals and humans are meant to thrive together.

I hope we can be friends too and you can help me make this world a better place. If you haven’t checked out the world with all the fun animal content on the home page yet, get on it!

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