by geeqdm | Feb 2, 2022 | Animals, Reptilia
Although people call Horned Lizards horny toads, they are not toads or frogs; Horned Lizards are reptiles. Like any reptile, the Horny Lizard depends on its environment to regulate its temperature. The majority of the Horny Lizards live in deserts and semi-arid...
by geeqdm | Jan 31, 2022 | Animals, Reptilia
Today’s animal of the day is the tiger salamander. These amphibians get their name from the distinctive vertical stripes that adorn their bodies and resemble the markings of their mammal namesake. Tiger salamanders range in color from dark gray to brown or...
by geeqdm | Jan 29, 2022 | Animals, Reptilia
Our animal of the day is the Common Frog. While you may think them pretty common, there are actually a ton of interesting things about the Common Frog that deserve some recognition. Here’s everything you need to know about this common amphibian. Characteristics: ...
by geeqdm | Jan 8, 2022 | Animals, Reptilia
A Dwarf Crocodile is the smallest crocodile species in the world. Unless you are walking around near the river banks in Africa, it’s highly unlikely you’ll see these little guys in the wild. In fact, you may have seen one at your local zoo. While they look...
by geeqdm | Jan 5, 2022 | Animals, Reptilia
Rhinoderma Darwinii, commonly called Darwin’s Frog, is named, unsurprisingly, after Charles Darwin. The great naturalist discovered it on his famous voyage on the HMS Beagle, which lasted from 1832 until 1835. Range Darwin’s Frog can be found in Chile from...
by geeqdm | Dec 15, 2021 | Animals, Reptilia
The king cobra, scientific name Ophiophagus Hannah, is perhaps the most well-known and dangerous of venomous snakes in the world. It’s also the longest venomous snake. Native to Asia, king cobras are popular with snake charmers. Their iconic hood makes this...
