Animals

During this time, males become very aggressive towards each other and fight for dominance.

Depending on the species, its size may range from 3 mm to 15 cm in diameter.

It can measure up to two meters in length.

That is why this species is short-lived. An average imago (adult form) lifespan is 7 to 10 days.

They share a common ancestor that lived about 40 million years ago.

It occupies mostly the east coast of Madagascar, but can also be found in the north-west part of the island.

Despite living in relatively hot and dry regions of the world, they prefer cooler parts. Thus, they spend most of the daytime inside burrows, emerging once the temperature drops.

They can endure prolonged droughts, very high temperatures, and strong winds. They can survive droug ...

Major cause is the disappearance of grasslands that are crucial for their reproduction. Another concern for their survival are roadkills.