DMM KARIYUSHI AQUARIUM

Niibuyaa-Zoo

Reptiles

Classification
Squamata, Boidae
distribution
Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina

Yellow anaconda

Scientific name
Eunectes notaeus
English name
Yellow Anaconda

Features

It lives near water in tropical rainforests. As its name suggests, it is yellowish overall with a distinctive dark banded pattern.
They prefer to live in water and sometimes lie in wait for their prey underwater.

From the breeding staff

Its beautiful yellow body color is what makes it so appealing. If you look closely, you'll see that its scales are rainbow-colored.
Anacondas have a reputation for being ferocious, but this one is friendly.

Reptiles

Classification
Squamata, Pythonidae
distribution
Australia

Olive Python

Scientific name
Liasis Olivaceous Olivaceous
English name
Olive python

Features

The body color is light brown or olive green.

From the breeding staff

The specimens kept at our facility are over 3m in length!
It's so heavy that even a male zookeeper can barely carry it by himself. It would be terrifying if you were to come across one in the wild.

Reptiles

Classification
Squamata, Pythonidae
distribution
Central to western Africa

Ball python

Scientific name
Python regius
English name
Ball Python

Features

The maximum length is about 2m. The name "ball python" comes from the fact that when startled, they curl up into a ball to protect themselves.

From the breeding staff

If you look closely at its face, you can see that it has multiple holes around its mouth.
These "pit organs" sense heat and capture objects using infrared light. Snakes' ability to catch prey is amazing!!!

Reptiles

Classification
Order Testudinsidae
distribution
Central Africa

African spurred tortoise

Scientific name
Geochelone sulcata
English name
African spurred tortoise

Features

It lives in dry areas such as deserts and savannas, and is herbivorous, eating wild grasses and succulents. It is the third largest turtle in the world, reaching a carapace length of 40 cm and a weight of 40 kg. Its name comes from the protruding part around the base of its hind legs that looks like a "spur".

From the breeding staff

There are three African spurred African spurred tortoise living here; a girl named "Cola" and two boys named "Ramune" and "Tony". If you look closely, you'll notice that the patterns and shapes of their shells are completely different! You can watch them eat with great force during the feeding experience!

Mammals

Classification
Two-toed sloth
distribution
Northern South America

Two-toed sloth

Scientific name
Choloepus didactylus
English name
Two-toed sloth

Features

The name "two-toed" comes from the two long claws on its front feet, which it uses to hang from trees. It is nocturnal and feeds on nuts and fruits, but is mostly motionless during the day, spending 15 to 20 hours a day sleeping. It mainly lives in trees, and comes down to the ground once a week to defecate.

From the breeding staff

They all have their own personalities, some love people, others are lively and tomboyish. Their fur and color are all different, so take a good look at them! And find your favorite sloth!

Mammals

Classification
Carnivora, Mongoose family
distribution
South Africa

Meerkat

Scientific name
Suricate suricatta
English name
Meerkat

Features

Meerkat means "lake cat" in Dutch, but it is a relative of the mongoose. The way they stand on high ground and look around is a sentry behavior to protect the flock from predators. They are omnivorous, eating insects, snakes, scorpions, etc.

From the breeding staff

Although they look cute, they still have sharp claws and fangs for hunting. They look cute when they're sleeping, but they look very wild when they're eating!
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