The agama is a small, long tailed, insect eating lizard, often colourful. There are 2 species found in the Maasai Mara, namely Blue-Headed Tree Agama, Mwanza Flat-headed Agama, and the Tropical Spiny Agama.
This small sized chameleon reaches an average size of 11-14cm (4.5-5.5 inches) but can grow to 16cm (6.5 inch). The tail is normally as long as the body.
Crocodile are thought to be around since the time of the dinosaurs. They are solitary reptiles that live in warm quiet murky water and mainly feed on fish.
Geckos are small lizards from the Gekkonidae family. They are also the only lizard that can vocalize. They have no eye lids, but a transparent film that can be cleaned by the tongue of the gecko. They have specialized toe pads that enable them to climb on vertical and smooth surfaces.
Lizards are small and harmless reptiles found in the savannah, covered with scales, have four limbs and a tail. They are cold blooded creatures.
The Nile monitor is dark brown-black with pale to yellow bands and spots forming broken cross bands on the body. They have strong jaws and muscular bodies.
Skinks are types of lizards that are also found in the Mara. They are the second largest of the lizard family after the geckos. Most have no pronounced necks and have short legs with long tails that can be shed and regenerated in times of danger.
The African Helmeted Terrapin spends most of its time in or near water. They usually make their homes in swampy areas.
The leopard tortoise is a large species of tortoise found throughout the African savannas. It is a generally solitary animal that spends the majority of its time grazing on plants.
Wildebeest jumping into the Mara River© Johann du Toit
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