These black and white spotted newts are native to the Luristan Province of Iran. While they look like cows, they are clearly amphibians. The Luristan newt is listed as “critically endangered” on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. However, they are currently protected under Iranian law....
Poison Dart Frog– Poison dart frogs are so toxic that they aren’t safe to touch with bare hands. Resist the temptation to reach out and pet one of these adorable and brightly-colored amphibians. Bullet Ant– Getting bitten by a bullet ant won’t kill you, but the pain is excruciating ...
They are cold-blooded, which is a feature they share with amphibians and fish. It means they cannot regulate their body temperature according to their surroundings. Reproduction Most reptiles lay eggs, though some of them (e.g. boas and pythons) do give birth to live young. For the egg-la...
Journey through the annals of prehistoric time as we catalog the fascinating dinosaurs that once roamed our planet. Presented in an easy-to-follow alphabetical order, this list offers a glimpse into the diverse array of creatures that shaped the Mesozoic Era. Allosaurus “Allosaurus – A fierce p...
They are commonly classified as fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, or mammals. Humans are vertebrates. An invertebrate is any animal that does not have a backbone or vertebral column. There are over 30 different phyla of invertebrates. Examples include worms, jellyfish, clams and oysters, ...
Amphibians have been evolving for nearly 400 million years, the first ever discovered fossil of theirs dating back 368 million years during the late-Devonian period. MY LATEST VIDEOS This video cannot be played because of a technical error.(Error Code: 102006) ...
Bull sharks have the dubious distinction of being one of thetop three speciesimplicated in unprovoked shark attacks on humans. These large sharks have a blunt snout, gray back, and light underside, and can grow to a length of about 11.5 feet and a weight of roughly 500 pounds. Bull sharks...
Garter snakes pose no threat to humans, but scientists recently discovered that a few species actually do produce neurotoxic venom, just like elapids. The venom is extremely mild, but may help the snake bring down the small amphibians that it likes to eat. ...
She loves sharing her enthusiasm for birds and other wildlife. She is especially passionate about planting native plants in her yard to attract birds naturally. Lindsey is lucky enough to live next to a pond, where she regularly attracts many types of water birds, reptiles, and amphibians....
Specific phobias are irrational fears, and the sources of those fears can be vast and unique. See a complete list of known phobias on this page.