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* '''Kingdom:''' [[Animalia]] | * '''Kingdom:''' [[Animalia]] | ||
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The '''Black Mamba''' is species of [[venomous]] snakes that were given the scientific name ''Dendroaspis polylepis''. They are one of Africa’s most dangerous snakes and one the largest venomous snake in the world, growing up to about 12-14ft. It can be found all throughout [[Africa]] and inhabits a wide variety of areas. They are very aggressive when threatened, striking with deadly accuracy and will not hesitate to do so. | |||
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Though its name is the Black mamba it is not always “black”. When young it tends to be more of a grayish green color, but as it gets older the skin on the snake will darken. [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_mamba]] | |||
== Anatomy == | == Anatomy == | ||
