Controlled Situation Gallery

Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas)

Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) blowing a perfect bubble ring just for amusement. Belugas in their native environment commonly blow rings when travelling side by side in companionship. The ring-blowing in the aquarium is probably to reduce boredom and hqa taken the animals time to perfect. Aquas Aquarium, Hamada, Shimane, Japan

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Western green mamba (Dendroaspis viridis)

Western green mamba (Dendroaspis viridis), a very dangerous slender snake that can grow to 2.4 m but is usually between 1.4 and 2.1 metres long. It seldom bites people but when it does, death often follows quickly. Native to West Africa

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Turquoise dwarf gecko (Lygodactylus williamsi) critically

Turquoise dwarf gecko (Lygodactylus williamsi), critically male of a critically endangered. It is limited to one area of about 20 sq km in Tanzania. Origin: Kimboza and Rivu Forest Reserves, Tanzania

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