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• AntsAnts are eusocial insects of the family Formicidae and, along with the related wasps and bees, belong to the order Hymenoptera. Ants evolved from wasp-like ancestors in the Cretaceous period, about 99...Environment & Biology12 November 2016
• AntlionsThe antlions are a group of about 2,000 species of insect in the family Myrmeleontidae, known for the fiercely predatory habits of their larvae, which in many species dig pits to trap passing ants or....Environment & Biology12 November 2016
• Antelope MineAntelope Mine is a village in Matobo District, Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe. It is located 115 km south of Bulawayo and 15 km south of Kezi village. The village was established in an area onc...Cities & Towns12 November 2016
• AntbearOther Names: Aardvark Sambani Sambane Type: Mammal Diet: Termites and ants Size: Length is usually between 1.6m and it can reach lengths of 2.2 metres when its tail (which can be up to 60-70 centimetr...Environment & Biology12 November 2016
• ArthropodAn arthropod (from Greek arthro-, joint + podos, foot) is an invertebrate animal having an exoskeleton (external skeleton), a segmented body, and jointed appendages (paired appendages). Arthropods for...Environment & Biology12 November 2016
• AmphisbaeniansThe Amphisbaenia are a poorly known group of limbless burrowing squamates, called amphisbaenians, or worm lizards.The term amphisbaenia means double moving and in the local Zimbabwean language they ar...Environment & Biology12 November 2016
• CacoCharacteristics: Size is between 2-2.5. Variable, bright green to brown. Common around marshland, temporary pools and pans. Types: Common Caco – Cacosternum boettgeriEnvironment & Biology12 November 2016
• Dwarf Puddle Frog - Phrynobatrachus mababiensisCharacteristics: Size 2cm. Grey to brown, mottled with wart-like elevations on skin.Environment & Biology12 November 2016
• Snoring (Natal)) Puddle Frog - Phynobatrachus natalensisCharacteristics Measure between 2.5-3cm. Grey to brown, mottled with wart-like elevations on skin.Environment & Biology12 November 2016
• Puddle FrogsCharacteristics: Horizontal eye, no pads on toes. Often wih stripe down centre of back. Common in vleis and grassy pans. Types: Snoring (Natal)) Puddle Frog – Phynobatrachus natalensis Dwarf Puddle Fr...Environment & Biology12 November 2016
• Dwarf Grass (Ridged) Frog - Ptychadena taeniosceusCharacteristics: Size is between 3-4cm. Brown with greenish-blue areas.Environment & Biology12 November 2016
• Broad-Banded Grass (Ridged) Frog - Ptychadena mossambicaCharacteristics: Size is between 4-5.5cm. Greenish-grey with darker spots.Environment & Biology12 November 2016
• Striped (Three Striped Ridged) Frog - Ptychadena porosissimaCharacteristics Measure 4-5.5cm in length. Greenish-grey with darker spots.Environment & Biology12 November 2016
• Specled Grass (Spot Bellied Ridge) Frog - Ptychadena subpunctataCharacteristics: Size 4-5.5cm. Mottled grey-brown.Environment & Biology12 November 2016
• Plain Grass (Ridged) Frog - Ptychadena anchietaeCharacteristics: Measure 4-5.5cm. Plain brick red.Environment & Biology12 November 2016
• Common River Frog - Afracna angolensisCharacteristics: Size ranges from 4-8cm. Green or brown with dark spots, often strip down spine. Found around thick grass adjacent to perennial rivers, stream, vleis and dams.Environment & Biology12 November 2016
• River & Grass FrogsCharacteristics: Angular body, smooth skin. Horizontal eye, no pads on toes. Grass frogs have ridges along back. Can be found in shallow vleis and pans in savannah grassland. Closely related family, i...Environment & Biology11 November 2016
• Russet Backed Sand Frog - Tomopterna maruorataCharacteristics: Are between 4.5-5cm in length. Can be found in sand banks and rocks along quiet dams and streamsEnvironment & Biology11 November 2016
• Tremolo Sand Frog- Tomopyerna crytotusCharacteristics: Size is between 4.5-5cm in length Dwells in temporary pans in savannah and grassland.Environment & Biology11 November 2016
• Sand FrogsCharacteristics: Pads on toes, horizontal pupil. Stockily built, similar species with irregular wart-like bumps and spots, brown/grey brown mottling. Type: Tremolo Sand Frog– Tomopyerna crytotus Russe...Environment & Biology11 November 2016
• Bocage's Tree (Burrowing) Frog - Lepyopelis bocagiiCharacteristics: Between 5-6cm in length. Tan brown with distinct horse-shoe pattern on back. Found is sandy savannah.Environment & Biology11 November 2016
• Bull&Tree FrogsTypes: African Bullfrog-– Pyxicephalus edulas Bocage's Tree (Burrowing) Frog – Lepyopelis bocagiiEnvironment & Biology11 November 2016
• Bushveld Rain Frog-Breviceps adspersusCharacteristics: Size is between 4-5cm long. Mottled brown with pairs of yellow brown patches. Found in dry bushveld, savannah on sandy soils.Environment & Biology11 November 2016
• Rain FrogsCharacteristics: Rotund body, flattened snout, forward pointing eyes. Pads on toes, horizontal pupil. Types: Bushveld Rain Frog – Breviceps adspersusEnvironment & Biology11 November 2016