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Exo Terra🌍🦎 Endangered Species Day🦎🌍Named in honor of German naturalist Ferdinand Deppe, Abronia deppii was first described in 1828 by Arend Friedrich August Wiegmann. Endemic to the mountains of Guerrero and Morelos in Mexico, this arboreal lizard faces threats to its survival due to habitat loss and climate change.📸 L. Espinosa Urrutia <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EndangeredSpeciesDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EndangeredSpeciesDay</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Wildlife</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ExoTerra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ExoTerra</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NactusAward" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NactusAward</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Biodiversity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Biodiversity</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Nature</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Photography</a>

Exo TerraA Frilled Dragon crossing a sandy road in the Australian Outback.🦎🌏 Native to northern Australia and southern New Guinea, the Frilled Dragon is the only member of its genus. While its iconic frill is usually folded—like in this image—it dramatically flares out when threatened, creating one of nature’s most striking defenses.🌎 Happy Earth Day!! 🌍🦎 Chlamydosaurus kingii 📸 S. Gilpin <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ExoTerra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ExoTerra</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NactusAward" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NactusAward</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Nature</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Wildlife</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EarthDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EarthDay</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Dragon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Dragon</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Australia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Australia</a>

Exo Terra🌊🦎 The Ultimate Castaway: Fiji Iguanas! 🌴<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DidYouKnow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DidYouKnow</a> New research suggests that around 34 million years ago, the ancestors of modern Fijian iguanas set off on an epic oceanic journey—nearly 5,000 miles (8,000 km) across the Pacific! 🌎💨 📸 M. Vallee 🦎 Brachylophus vitiensis <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Iguana" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Iguana</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Wildlife</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Nature</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ExoTerra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ExoTerra</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Herpetology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Herpetology</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ResearchedInTheWild" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ResearchedInTheWild</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Fiji" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Fiji</a>

Exo Terra🌿 Meet the Antimena chameleon, a master of camouflage in the dry, spiny forests of southwest Madagascar! 🇲🇬✨ This striking male was spotted in a Baobab forest near Toliara. While males can reach up to 34 cm (13"), females are nearly half that size at 17 cm (6.7"). A true gem of Madagascar’s unique wildlife!🦎 Furcifer antimena 📸 T. Merckx <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ExoTerra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ExoTerra</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ResearchedInTheWild" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ResearchedInTheWild</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Madagascar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Madagascar</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Chameleon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Chameleon</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Wildlife</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Herping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Herping</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Nature</a>

Exo Terra👉 Meet the Lake Titicaca Frog - one of the world’s largest fully aquatic frogs! Found exclusively in the high-altitude waters of Lake Titicaca, this fascinating amphibian has developed loose, wrinkled skin to help it absorb oxygen directly from the water, allowing it to thrive at elevations over 3,800 meters (12,500 feet)! 🫧💧🐸 Telmatobius culeus 📸 A. Munoz <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WorldWaterDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WorldWaterDay</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Frogs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Frogs</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ExoTerra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ExoTerra</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Nature</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Wildlife</a>

Exo TerraMarch 21 is International Day of Forests! 🌳🌍Forests are the lungs of our planet, providing oxygen, regulating climate, and sheltering an incredible diversity of life! Check out these breathtaking moments from our expeditions! 📸✨ Can you guess during which expedition each photo was taken? Let us know in the comments!<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/InternationalDayOfForests" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#InternationalDayOfForests</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ExoTerra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ExoTerra</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ResearchedInTheWild" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ResearchedInTheWild</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Forests" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Forests</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Biodiversity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Biodiversity</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Nature</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Wildlife</a>

Exo Terra🌍 🦎 Gabon embodies the untouched wilderness of equatorial Africa, a rare window into the continent’s past. It is one of Africa's least explored countries, a land of ancient forests, gleaming mangroves, vast lagoons, and pristine white beaches. 🏝️📽️ Experience the untamed beauty of Gabon. Watch the full Exo Terra Expedition video now! 🔗 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_hiljNF79Q&t=36s" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_hiljNF79Q&t=36s</a> When you're finished, comment your favorite Gabon species below! <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ExoTerra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ExoTerra</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Gabon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Gabon</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Africa" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Africa</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Nature</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Wildlife</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Reptiles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Reptiles</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ResearchedInTheWild" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ResearchedInTheWild</a>

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