by Rich Leighton | May 13, 2021 | Amphibians, Herps, Interesting Nature Facts, Natural History, Nature & Wildlife, Nature Photography
The word salamander comes from the Greek word for fire lizard. While not a lizard or a reptile, salamanders are amphibians and related to frogs, are nocturnal and have been around since at least 40 million years before the first dinosaur! While these amazing animals...
by Rich Leighton | Apr 19, 2019 | Amphibians, Frogs, Interesting Nature Facts, Natural History, Nature & Wildlife, Tree Frogs
Squirrel treefrogs are typically nocturnal, but often come out to enjoy the sights & sounds of the rain during the day. MORE PHOTOS OF AMPHIBIANS MORE INTERESTING NATURE FACTS Interesting Nature Facts is a series about the flora, fauna and places that make North...
by Rich Leighton | Dec 15, 2018 | Amphibians, Interesting Nature Facts, Natural History, Nature & Wildlife, Nature Photography, Toads
Common in Texas, Oklahoma and Northern Mexico, the Texas toad is the state amphibian of Texas and while living in a hot environment, can go dormant in the hottest months of the year by burying itself in mud or cooler soils until conditions become favorable again. MORE...
by Rich Leighton | Dec 10, 2018 | Amphibians, Interesting Nature Facts, Natural History, Nature & Wildlife, Nature Photography
Frogs can’t swallow with their eyes open, and don’t drink – they absorb water through their skin! MORE PHOTOS OF AMPHIBIANS MORE INTERESTING NATURE FACTS Interesting Nature Facts is a series about the flora, fauna and places that make North America...
by Rich Leighton | Jul 8, 2018 | American Southwest, Amphibians, Frogs, Interesting Nature Facts, Natural History, Nature & Wildlife, Spadefoots
As suggested by the name, the American spadefoot toads have hard, keratinous protrusions on their feet, which help them to dig backwards into the ground. MORE PHOTOS OF AMPHIBIANS MORE INTERESTING NATURE FACTS Interesting Nature Facts is a series about the flora,...
by Rich Leighton | Aug 18, 2017 | Amphibians, Florida, Florida Nature Photography, Frogs, NANP, Natural History, Nature & Wildlife, Nature Photography, Story, Tree Frogs
The Cuban treefrog is my #1 hated invasive species for a number of reasons ranging from ecological damage to personally anger-inducing events and even slightly barf-worthy situations. I’ll explain that last one in a moment. Cuban treefrogs are an invasive...
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