•July 7, 2009 •
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Black Millipede
(Millipus Mediusus)
Size: 5 inches
Weight: Not Recorded
Population Estimate: 100
Diet: Soft leaves, fruits, and vegetables, and other plant matter.
Can tolerate temperatures from 60-86 degrees Farenheit.
Black Millipedes are found in the rainforest’s dark and moist soil, hiding under rocks or leaves. They eat soft vegetation and curl up in defense when threatened. After mating, the female lays approximately 20-40 eggs in a crevice or a hole. The larvae are like miniature adults, and disperse after hatching to fend for themselves.
Current Diet: Plants, fruits from plants, and fungi.
Current Predators: None.
Posted in Tropical Rainforest
•February 15, 2009 •
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Pond Turtle
(Trachymus Elenus)
Size: 8-11 inches
Weight: 2-3 pounds
Population Estimate: 30
Diet: Soft leaved plants for the young; adults more carnivorous, eating fish, tadpoles, or insects as well.
Can tolerate temperatures from 59-88 Degrees Farehnheit.
Usually found basking in the sun or swimming in water. Female lays about 6-8 eggs after a 4 month gestation. Babies feed on soft water plants.
Current Diet: Mainly leaves. Adults have been recorded catching and eating Water Beetles.
(No predators at this time.)
Posted in Wetlands
Tags: Reptile, Turtle