Reptiles

Turtles are among the oldest living reptiles on Earth, with a lineage stretching back more than 200 million years. Belonging to the order Testudines, turtles are instantly recognizable by their protective shells and slow, deliberate movements.

The Mediterranean House Gecko (Hemidactylus turcicus) is a small, agile lizard best known for its ability to thrive alongside humans. Native to the Mediterranean region, parts of the Middle East, and North Africa, this species has successfully spread across warm regions of the world, including the southern United States.

The Northern Blue-Tongue Skink (Tiliqua scincoides intermedia) is one of the most popular and well-studied pet lizards in the world.