The black-spined toad breeds during monsoon season in still and slow-moving rivers. Tadpoles have been shown to recognize other tadpoles they’re related to.
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The Sonoran Desert toad does not have the ability to quickly move away from predators. Instead it uses a unique defensive chemical that can cause paralysis and…
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These birds get their unique green color from the special type of fig it eats- Ficus platphylla. When denied access to this fruit, the bird’s feathers instead…
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The Spotted thick-knee, known for their long legs and spotted feathers, is native to tropical forests and grasslands of Africa.
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This medium-sized black bird is native to humid lowland forests of South America. The term “purple throat” comes from the male birds who have large purple-red…
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Resembling a miniature crocodile, this rare lizard is highly aquatic and can be found in shallow streams or resting in streamside bushes. Slow-moving…
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This bird gets its name from the chestnut color on its back. The wings and belly are black with white splotches. Immature birds have chestnut streaks on the top…
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These elegant birds sport blue-gray feathers and a maroon chest. With a crown of white tipped feathers, the bird has a regal appearance- fitting…
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Usually unnoticed by people, Black-spotted Newts are the only species of newts found in the ponds and marshes of southern Texas and Mexico.
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The grey bamboo shark is a species of carpet shark native to coastal regions of the western Pacific Ocean. These sharks are widely distributed…
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