The Animal Kingdom

There are different groups of animals. One way to classify or group animals is by taking a look at their physical characteristics. Animals can be vertebrates (have a backbone) or invertebrates (have no backbone)
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Zebra Swallowtail | Congaree National Park (S.C.)
Zebra Swallowtail | Congaree National Park (S.C.)

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Eurytides marcellus • Also known as Kite Swallowtail • Shows great seasonal variation • Early spring - small with short wings, short tails, and restricted dark and extensive light markings • Late...
May Fly | Congaree National Park (S.C.)
May Fly | Congaree National Park (S.C.)

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Order Ephemeroptera • Small to medium-size insect with elongate, very soft body • Forewing large, triangular, many veined • Hind wing small and rounded • At rest wings held together above body •...
Hero Darner | Congaree National Park (S.C.)
Hero Darner | Congaree National Park (S.C.)

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• Family Aeshnidae • Usually 3-4 inches long • One of the largest found in the area • Abdomen looks like a darning needle • Compound eyes are reflective • Eyes are set close together so it has no...
Eastern Mud Turtle | Congaree National Park (S.C.)
Eastern Mud Turtle | Congaree National Park (S.C.)

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• Kinosternon subrubrum • Only needs a little standing water--likes ditch areas • A type of musk turtle--known by shape of shell • Tremendously long neck • No teeth, but a strong jaw • Scavenger • 7.6...
Clubtail Dragonfly | Congaree National Park (S.C.)
Clubtail Dragonfly | Congaree National Park (S.C.)

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• Family Gomphidae • Medium size dragonfly • Has eyes that are wide set on the head • Dark brown or black with yellow or green stripes • Medium lobe of labium not notched • Female lacks ovipositor •...
Broad Headed Skink | Congaree National Park (S.C.)
Broad Headed Skink | Congaree National Park (S.C.)

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• Eumeces laticeps • Diurnal reptile • 14 - 21.6 cm (5.5 - 8.5 inches) • Black or brown skink, adults may be uniform brown • Five narrow light stripes including dorsal stripe along fourth or fifth...
Which Snakes Are Harmless? | Palmetto Scene
Which Snakes Are Harmless? | Palmetto Scene

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As we transition to warmer temperatures in S.C. , we begin to see nature blossoming all around us. Trees and flowers start to bloom, animals begin to mate and bring forth new life, and snakes begin to...
Yellow Rat Snake | Bulls Island Natural Area (S.C.)
Yellow Rat Snake | Bulls Island Natural Area (S.C.)

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• Elaphe obsoleta quadrivittata • Long, powerful constrictor 86.4 - 256.5 cm (34 - 101 inches) long • Skillful climber • Three different adult color patterns; plain, striped and blotched • Mates April...