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Giraffe species and distribution

In the 18th century, giraffes were widespread in sub-Saharan Africa. In the meantime, their habitat has shrunk considerably. Until 2016, only one species with nine subspecies was known. DNA tests, however, prove that there are four different species. Author: ZDF/Terra X/R.Marel/C.Gerisch/SpiegelTV/

A monitor lizard from the Landau Reptilium

Monitor lizards are found in vast areas of the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia. Most monitor lizards are long lizards with pointy heads and long tails. The individual subspecies differ in size, color, and arrangement and number of scales. Just like snakes, monitor liza