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The mugger crocodile, aka mugger or marsh crocodile, can be found in freshwater habitats from south-eastern Iran to the Indian subcontinent. These crocodiles face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of residential and commercial developments, farming, and ranching; hunting; trapping (in fishing lines and equipment) that […]

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The red kite hails from the same family as buzzards, eagles, & harriers. They can be found throughout western and eastern Europe, Northern Africa, and into Iran. These raptors tolerate a range of habitats from pastures, valleys, heathlands, broadleaf woodlands, thickets that contain grasslands, wetland edges, and suburban gardens & […]

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The Indian porcupine, aka Indian crested porcupine, can be found throughout southeast and central Asia, as well as the Middle East. They tolerate a wide range of habitats such as tropical and temperate scrublands, rocky hillsides, grassland habitats, and forest habitats. Due to their abundance and perception of being an […]

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The leopard gecko is native to Pakistan, Afghanistan, north-west India, and certain portions of Iran. They prefer dry, rocky grasslands and desert regions. These cool and beautiful lizards come in a huge range of color morphs and patterns. They are also a common staple in the pet industry. In the […]

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The roe deer, aka western roe deer, roe, European roe, or roe buck, is widespread throughout Europe, from the Mediterranean to Scandinavia, to Scotland and the Caucasus, on down east to northern Iraq and Iran. They like open agricultural areas with access to coniferous, deciduous, open, or mixed woodlands, for […]

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