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This list of reptiles of Japan is primarily based on the IUCN Red List, which details the conservation status of some one hundred species. [1] Of these, five are assessed as critically endangered (the hawksbill turtle and yellow pond turtle and the endemic Toyama's ground gecko, Yamashina's ground gecko, and Kikuzato's brook snake), ten as endangered, twelve as vulnerable, thirteen as near ...
Reptilia is a collection of Canada's largest indoor reptile zoos, with a combined area of over 84,000 sq ft (7,800 m 2) of indoor exhibits featuring over 250 reptiles, amphibians and arachnids. [1] [2] Currently there are three Ontario locations, one in Vaughan, one in Whitby, and one in London. [3] Basiliscus plumifrons at Reptilia Zoo
1.5 Reptiles. 1.6 Amphibians. 1.7 Insects and arachnids. 1.8 ... a species of venomous snake that exists in all areas of Japan except certain islands including ...
Endemic reptiles of Japan (45 P) S. Snakes of Japan (25 P) Pages in category "Reptiles of Japan" The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total.
Japan's Ministry of the Environment has taken several measure to conserve native wildlife such as hunting restrictions, captive breeding programs, and habitat protection and restoration. [3] The feeding of wild animals by humans ( esayari ) has led to local governments issuing fines and other means to lessen the dependence on humans for food ...
According to Yoshimitsu (2005), this species and the Okinawan habu (Protobothrops flavoviridis), another pit viper, are the most venomous snakes in Japan. [6] The venom's lethality as measured by LD 50 in mice following intraperitoneal injection is in the range 0.3 mg/kg [ 12 ] to 1.22 mg/kg. [ 13 ]
Reptiles are tetrapod animals in the class Reptilia, comprising today's turtles, crocodilians, snakes, amphisbaenians, lizards, tuatara, and their extinct relatives. The study of these traditional reptile orders , historically combined with that of modern amphibians , is called herpetology .
This is a list of the reptiles of Canada. Most species are confined to the southernmost parts of the country. Most species are confined to the southernmost parts of the country. All Canadian reptiles are composed of squamates and testudines .