Reptiles & Amphibians
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Who is the toad?
Who is the toad? Is Toad a boy or a girl? Nintendo has revealed that longtime Super Mario ally Toad,…
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Who introduced the cane toad to Australia?
Who introduced the cane toad to Australia? They were brought from Hawaii to Australia in an effort to control the…
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Who brought cane toads to Australia?
Who brought cane toads to Australia? They were brought from Hawaii to Australia in an effort to control the sugar…
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King and Milk Snakes: Species Profiles
Milk and king snakes are native to southern Canada, throughout the United States, and Central and South America. These snakes…
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Three-toed box turtle species profile
The three-toed box turtle, found from southern Missouri to Texas and Alabama, is named for the three toes on its…
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Mississippi Map Turtle Species Profile
Terrapins are fun pets to own and watch, but not everyone wants a large turtle. Mississippi map turtles are not…
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Rattlesnake Turtle Species Profile
“Terrapin” is an Algonquin Indian word roughly meaning “little turtle,” and diamondback turtles are named for the diamond pattern on…
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What the quivering claws in the red-eared slipworm mean
Red-eared turtles are very common sea turtles both in nature and in captivity. They live mostly in water, but since…
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Puffy and bloated frogs
African pygmy frogs are generally low-maintenance pets, but they are still creatures that can contract a wide range of diseases.…
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Eastern fire-bellied toad: species profile
Native to the rice fields and highlands of southern and southeastern Asia, the eastern fire-bellied toad has bright green and…
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Hog-nosed snakes: species profile
The name “hognose” refers to a variety of snake species with distinct upturned noses from three related genera: Heterodon, Leo,…
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tortoise shell and tortoise shell
Different species of turtles and tortoises have shells that vary in size, color and shape, but they all have one…
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Black Throat Monitor Species Profile
Taxonomists are divided on how to classify the species and subspecies of this brown and striped giant from Tanzania in…
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Long-tailed lizard species profile
Long-tailed lizards get their name because their tails can easily grow to four times the length of their bodies. Native…
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Green Snake Species Profile
Rough and smooth green snakes are closely related, and while there are some differences between them, their care in captivity…
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What to do if your leopard gecko has eye problems
Leopard geckos have large, round eyes, making them very cute and curious pets. Unfortunately, they often suffer from eye diseases,…
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Frilled lizard (Frillosaurus): Species Profile
The frilled lizard is native to Australia and New Guinea. They’re stunning bipedal reptiles with spectacular frills around their necks…
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Golden Gecko: Species Profile
Native to Vietnam and Southeast Asia, the golden gecko is an interesting lizard, although they are not as popular as…
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