18 Weird and Most Rarest Reptiles in The World
Published by The estuarine, or saltwater, crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is found throughout the tropical regions of Asia and the Pacific. The Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary in Orissa State, India, houses four measuring more than 6m (19 ft eight in) in length, the largest being over several unauthenticated reports of specimens up to 10 m (33 ft) in length. Adult males average 4.2-4.8m (14-16 ft) in length and weigh about 408-520 kg (900-1,150 lb).
18 Weird and Most Rarest Reptiles In The World
By Mr Ghaz, February 14, 2011
18 Weird and Most Rarest Reptiles In The World
Smallest Chelonian
Of all the chelonians-turtles, tortoises and terrapins-the smallest is the speckled cape tortoise or speckled padloper (Homopus signatus). It has a shell length of 6-9.6 cm (2.3-3.7in)-so small that the tortoise can hide in tiny gaps between rocks.
Largest Gecko
Delcourt’s giant gecko (Hoplodactylus delcourti) is known from only a single mounted and stuffed specimen measuring 61cm (2ft) long. It had been on display at the Marseille Natural History Museum in France for more than a century before, in 1979, it was recognized by curator Alain Delcourt as representing a species unknown to science. The gecko was formally named and described in 1986.
Fastest Lizard
In a series of experiments conducted by Professor Raymond Huey from the University of Washington, USA, and colleagues at the University of California at Berkeley, USA, the highest burst speed recorded for any reptile on land was 34.9km/h (21.7 mph) achieved by Ctenosaura, a spiny-tailed iguana from Central America.
Longest Reptilian Incubation Period
Of all the egg-laying reptiles the tuataras have to keep their eggs warm the longest before they are ready to hatch. Scientists have recorded tuataras incubating eggs for as long as 13 to 15 months before their offspring emerge from their shells.
Largest Crocodile Eggs
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On February 14, 2011 at 9:39 am
awesome lovely pics and great work
On February 14, 2011 at 10:14 am
A nice share buddy
On February 14, 2011 at 10:57 am
Very interesting, i like this post
On February 14, 2011 at 11:04 am
Another great piece of yours. Detail and interesting to read.
On February 14, 2011 at 11:23 am
This is such an impressive and interesting post. Well done.
Christine
On February 14, 2011 at 12:11 pm
Great article and wonderful pictures ! Thank you for sharing.
Angela
On February 14, 2011 at 1:09 pm
it`s the first time is see ( Largest Gecko )
thanks for sharing
On February 14, 2011 at 3:05 pm
Outstanding article – some very weird reptiles as you say. Great work mrghaz.
On February 15, 2011 at 12:15 am
Wow,amazing! Love those photos! Great article!
On February 15, 2011 at 12:21 am
Really weird! interesting post again, friend.
On February 18, 2011 at 6:37 am
Knowing that a crocodile can reach a speed of 17 km/h is a little unsettling.
On February 24, 2011 at 10:33 am
Wonderful. That tortoise is just too gorgeous.
On February 28, 2011 at 6:20 am
always loved crocs – well, photos of crocs!!
On March 5, 2011 at 4:52 am
very good work in compiling these details. Every picture was well selected and cute adorable creatures.
On March 8, 2011 at 8:47 am
Very interesting article. I enjoyed reading it and loved the pictures. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderfully displayed article.