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Green tree frogs are some of the most commonly seen tree frogs in the world. Two primary species share the specific name ...
In the damp, grassy slopes of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, an unassuming amphibian has leapt into the scientific spotlight. Named Breviceps batrachophiliorum – Latin for ‘frog-loving people’ – this ...
Have you ever wondered what the largest snake in North America is? Perhaps you’re interested in snake facts or curious to see ...
A particular species is common to this area. 'Not something you normally see': Nesting eagles draw birdwatchers to Airlie Gardens Northern Mockingbirds can imitate other birds, frogs, and even ...
Unlike many other water snakes, the Brazos water snake is not a fan of dense vegetation. This snake prefers riverbeds that ...
Oysters and escargot are recognised as luxury foods around the world – but they were once valued by the lower classes as ...
The South is teeming with wildlife on land, sea and swamp. To observe ponies, gators, elk and dolphin in their natural habitats, here are a handful of scenic destinations and guided tours ripe for ...
The Nature Conservancy recommends changes to industrial practices that include accounting for sensitive areas when siting noise-producing facilities, such as access roads and compressor stations, and ...
Darkness stretched across the mountains of northern Peru, coaxing a golden-eyed creature out of its hiding place. It perched on a leaf and made a “peep-like” sound. Suddenly, a beam of light cut ...
Walking through a dark misty forest in Madagascar, a team of scientists followed a “distinct” chirping sound to its ...
Binh’s spiny frog, or Quasipaa binhi, was discovered in the forests of central Vietnam. Known for its robust body and ...
The chytrid fungus has wiped out almost all alpine tree frogs, whose numbers have fallen more than 80% since the 1980s. The species now occurs in only a few fragmented and highly isolated sites.