Hystricidae Hystrix indica indica Porcupine Por-épic Neese Weight: 10-17 kg. Length: 70-90 cm. Observation: At night. Habitat: Cultivated or bushy areas, in self-dug burrows or natural caves. General information: It is distinguished by its black and white quills for defending itself from the ennemies. Herbivorous, feeding on plants, bulbs and bark.   Mustelidae Meles meles canescens Badger Blaireau Ghrayr Weight: 5-15kg. Length: 55-85 cm. Observation: At night. Habitat: Woodlands and sometimes at high altitude. General information: It is characterized by 2 black stripes running over the eyes as far as the ears. It spends all the winter in its burrow. The female delivers in February to March. The young stay for 4 months with their mother. Feeds on rodents, reptiles, insects and plants.   Sciuridae Sciurus anomalus syriacus Squirrel Ecureuil Synjab Weight: 2-4 kg. Length: 20-40 cm. Observation: During the day. Habitat: Oak and cedar Forests. General information: The female delivers from April to Marsh. The nest exists inside grooves of Cedar trees. Feeds on fruits and seeds.   Suiadae Sus scrofa lybicus Wild boar Sanglier Khanzir Barri Weight: 70-250 kg. Length: 80-130 cm. Observation: At night when they go out to feed.. Habitat: Forests, swamps and around agricultural areas.. General information: Strong animal, characterized by a very abled smell and hearing senses, but weak eyesight. They breed in November to December and deliver in February to March. They feed on oak, bulbs, worms, snails, snakes and rats.   Canidae Vulpus vulpus palaestina Common red fox Renard Thaalab Weight: 9 - 13 kg. Length: 50-65 cm. Observation: Active during the day but more at night. Habitats: Forests, bushy areas, open areas and valleys. General information: The female delivers 4-6 puppies at the end of April. The fox is recognized from a characteristic white spot at the tip of its long tail. The young stay for one year with their mother. It feeds on rodents, hares, birds, grasses and vegetable matter.   Bufonidae Bufo bufo Common toad Crapaud commun Oljoum Adult size (approx.): 12 cm. Status: Few. Habitat: Woodland, 0-2100m. Observation: Day.   Bufonidae Bufo viridis Green toad Crapaud vert Oljoum Adult size (approx.): 10cm. Status: Abundant. Habitat: Aquatic, moist habitat, 0-2100m. Observation: Any time of the year especially at night.   Chamaeleonidae Chamaeleo chamaeleon Mediterranean Chameleon Chameleon Herbaya Adult size (approx.): 20 cm. Status: Few. (Globally threatened species). Habitat: Woodland (on trees), 0-1300m. Observation: Day, in warm seasons.   Colubridae Coluber jugularis asianus Large Whip Snake Serpent fouet Hanash Aswad Adult size (approx.): > 200 cm. Status: Abundant. Habitat: Varied, 0 – 1500m. Observation: Day.   Colubridae Coluber najadum Serpent fouet Nashshabiyyeh Adult size (approx.): >100 cm. Status: Abundant. Habitat: Varied including cedar forests, >1400m. Observation: Warm days.   Colubridae Eirenis coronella Dwarf Snake Couleuvre Barsha Mourakkata Adult size (approx.): 125 cm. Status: Abundant. Habitat: Varied, 0-1500m. Observation: Day.   Colubridae Eirenis levantina Dwarf Snake Couleuvre Barsha Adult size (approx.): <100 cm. Status: Abundant. Habitat: Varied, 0-1500m. Observation: Day.   Colubridae Elaphe holneckeri Afaʼa Adult size (approx.): 100cm. Status: Abundant. Habitat: Varied, 0-1500m. Observation: Day.   Colubridae Elaphe quatuorlineata Hanash Al-Barouk Adult size (approx.): >150cm. Status: Limited distribution. Habitat: Forest, 1400m – 1800m. Observation: Day. Endemic Species.   Geckonidae Hemidactylus turcicus House Gecko Gecko verriqueux Abo Brayss Adult size (approx.): 8 cm. Status: Abundant but persecuted. Habitat: Houses, walls, 0-1200m. Observation: Night.   Hylidae Hyla savignyiCommon Tree frog. Rainette verte Churghoufe Adult size (approx.): 5 cm. Status: Abundant. Habitat: moist areas; near water in breeding season, other times on plants and trees, 0-1300m. Observation: Year round especially in warm days.   Lacertidae Lacerta kulzeri Mount Lebanon Rock Lizard Lézard des murailles Saqqaya Jabaliyyeh Adult size (approx.):10-15 cm. Status:Abundant at high altitudes (Globally threatened species). Habitat: Rocky slopes, trees (cedars), 1400-2100m. Observation: Day. Endemic species.   Lacertidae Lacerta media Green Lizard Lézard à trois lignes Qarout Adult size (approx.):15 cm. Status: Abundant . Habitat: Moist areas, 400-1600m . Observation: Day.   Agamidae Laudakia stellio stellio Stellion, agama Hardun Adult size (approx.): 20-22 cm. Status: Abundant. Habitat: Rocky areas, woodlands, 0-2000m. Observation: Warm sunny days.   Scincidae Mabuya vittata Common Skink Scinque vive Haquaa Adult size (approx.): 17-19 cm. Status: Very abundant. Habitat: Open shrubland and woodland, 0 – 2800m (may be higher). Observation: Day.   << rev] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 [Next >>] Records 81 to 100 of 136