San Andreas FaultAt the San Andreas Fault in California, the North American Plate and the Pacific Plate slide past each other along a giant fracture in Earth's crust. 2 of 2 Klamath Mountains: Trinity AlpsThe Trinity Alps, a subrange of the Klamath Mountains, northern California, U.S. ...
Nicaragua, country of Central America. The largest Central American republic, Nicaragua can be characterized by its agricultural economy, its history of autocratic government, and its imbalance of regional development. Almost all settlement and economic
The difference not just in size, but also in color, between male and female Yosemite toads is greater than that of any other North American frog or toad. Male Yosemite Toad Male Yosemite toad. Photo by Maierpa [CC BY-SA 4.0] Click to enlarge. Female Yosemite Toad Female Yosemite toad. ...
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(The other amphibian orders are theAnura(frogs and toads) and theUrodela(salamanders)). Amphibians don't all look alike. Little is known about caecilians due to their secretive nature; these mysterious animals spend a lot of their time hidden, burrowing in loose soil and leaf litter. One cae...
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The golden poison frog, native to Central and South American rainforests, has the distinction of being the most poisonous animal in the world, despite being about the length of a paper clip. Its skin secretes enough nerve toxin to kill 10 humans. Most poison frog species are colorful; the ...
American Bullfrog American Spadefoot Toads Asian Common Toad Beddome’s Caecilian / Yellow-Striped Caecilian Cane Toad Chinese Giant Salamander Common Mudpuppy Common Toad Crucifix Toad / Holy Cross Frog Edible Frog European Common Frog / Common Frog / Grass Frog ...
Storeria:North American brown snakes are widely distributed. They are common throughout the eastern half of the United States, though they do not venture into high elevations. They are also found in Southern Canada and northern Mexico, according to theUniversity of Michigan’s Animal Diversity Web...
North American otters are capable to travel at a speed of 42 km (26 miles) per day. River otter often play games and they chase one another in a game. While playing games, otters also learn some new techniques about fighting and hunting. However, not many species play games. ...