African Culture Site
	Dawn Denton BellaOnline's African Culture Editor

Aldabran Giant Tortoise Facts
The Aldabran Giant Tortoise is the largest species of giant tortoise. Large populations of this toroise can be found in the Seychelles off East Africa.

Egyptian Cobra Facts
Since the escape of the Egyptian cobra at the Bronx Zoo, the public has been wondering about this interesting and historical snake.

Egyptian Tortoise Facts
The Egyptian tortoise is one of the smallest tortoises in the world. This critically endangered tortoise can be found only in the wild in Libya.

Giant Tortoises of Africa
Many African giant tortoises are on the endangered list or now extinct. Once thought to be extinct, the Seychelles giant tortoise has been rediscovered and is currently being bred for future release into the wild.

Madagascar Giant Day Gecko Facts
This gecko is the largest in its genus and is native to Northern Madagascar. You can find introduced populations in Mauritius, Southern Florida, and Hawaii.

Nile Crocodile Facts
With the reputation of being a man-eater, the nile crocodile is Africa's largest crocodile. These crocodiles were once hunted to the brink of extinction, but are now thriving all across Africa.