The Caribbean Hermit Crab Natural History Size The Caribbean Hermit Crabs size varies on the size of shell they can find but they can be anywhere from a few millimetres to the size of a coconut. Habitat and Distribution They need access to both land and sea and live in tropical areas of the western…
The Flower Beetle Natural History Size The Flower Beetle grows up to 35mm. Habitat and Distribution They inhabit forested areas. Diet As grubs they eat decaying wood and leaves but as adults they prefer fruit. Groups and Breeding After mating, the female will lay her eggs in the ground. Once they hatch the larvae will…
The Delicate Slater Natural History Size These Isopods can grow up to 20mm. Habitat and Distribution They are a European species. Diet These isopods feed mostly on leaves and rotten wood. Threats This species has not yet been assessed by the IUCN. Interesting Facts They can also be called the powder blue or powder orange…
The Two Spotted Assassin Bug Natural History Size The Two Spotted Assassin Bug can grow up to 4cm. Habitat and Distribution They inhabit forests in tropical Africa. They can be found in Kenya, Guinea Senegal, Zambia, Gambia, Mali, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Niger, Sudan, Somalia, Chad, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe, Togo,…
The Israeli Gold Scorpion Natural History Size These scorpions grow to around 7.5cm (3 inches). Habitat and Distribution The Israeli Gold Scorpion inhabits deep burrows in deserts and sparse woodlands across a very large range. They can be found all the way from Northern Africa to the Middle East. Diet They are mostly insectivores, feeding…
The Indian Domino Cockroach Natural History Size The Indian Domino Cockroach grows to around 3cm. Habitat and Distribution They inhabit scrub forests in India where they burrow under leaves and soil to avoid the heat during the day. Diet These omnivores feed on decaying organic matter (both vegetable and animal based). Groups and Breeding As…
Assassin Snail Natural History Size Assassin Snails can grow up to 35mm. Habitat and Distribution They bury themselves in the substrate of ponds, lakes and streams. Diet These snails are carnivores and will feed on worms and other snails. Age They can live for up to 5 years. Groups and Breeding After mating for several…
The Leaf Cutter Ant Natural History Size Workers are between 3-16mm, soldiers are 23mm and queens are 30mm. Habitat and Distribution Forests and grasslands in Central and South America. Diet They eat a special fungus which they cultivate using leaves that they cut. They can form lines of up to 30 meters in length as…
The Tadpole Bladder Snail Natural History Size These small snails only grow up to 12mm. Habitat and Distribution They can be found in most fresh water sources. However, they are most common in damns, irrigation channels and streams in or near towns. They can be found in many countries around the world. However they are…
Unicorn Snail Natural History Size These are one of the smallest species of land snail only growing up to 2cm. Habitat and Distribution They can be found in woodland, grassland and agricultural areas. Diet Unicorns eat a variety of plant matter including leaves, fruits and vegetables. Groups and Breeding During each egg laying period a…
