Dwarf elephants are prehistoric members of the order Proboscidea which, through the process of allopatric speciation on islands, evolved much smaller body sizes (around 3 ft. 3 in. to 7 ft. 7 in.) in comparison with their immediate ancestors.
The Gaboon Viper Snake (Bitis gabonica), also called the Gaboon adder, is a viper species found in the rainforests and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa. It is the largest member of the genus Bitis, and has the longest fangs of any venomous snake.
The Reticulated Python (Malayopython reticulatus) is a python species native to South and Southeast Asia. It is the world’s longest and heaviest snake. It is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List because of its wide distribution.
The Western Diamondback Rattlesnake has long, tubular fangs, which are characteristic of venomous snakes. Its tail is circled by several alternating black and white bands. The snake has a “rattle” on the end of the tail that it uses as a warning sign.