Description | Description:Elephant shrews live throughout Africa and are also called “jumping shrews” because they have long back legs and can hop like a rabbit. The nose of this small mammal resembles the elephant’s trunk. | Description:The Basilisk was named for a mythological Greek part rooster, part lion, and part snake animal. It is a lizard living in Central and South America, and it can sprint on top of water. They are typically brown or olive green, and have head crests which are used for defensive displays. |