Stick insects look like twigs of sticks and are practically invisible from almost anywhere. They are herbivorous and spend their life on trees where they also get their food. Their brown, thin-shaped bodies make them invisible to their enemies. They can also be green in colour. They tend to freeze when threatened and may even […]
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Scientific name : Plethodon meridianus Family : Plethodontidae Native to : North Carolina, United States Interesting fact : They belong to the family of lungless salamanders that breathe through their moist skins. Conservation status : Vulnerable Named after its geographical location, the South mountain grey-cheeked salamander is dark grey with light grey cheek patches. They
Tigers have stripes because they live in thick jungles and hunt alone, mainly at night. The stripes provide them with excellent camouflage allowing them to blend in the background. The lion, on the other hand, lives in grasslands; therefore, stripes will not allow it to blend in the background.
Common name : Common snapping turtle Scientific name : Chelydra serpentina Family : Chelydridae Native to : Distributed from South-Eastern Canada to Florida Interesting fact : The turtle’s meat is popular in some areas and used in the turtle’s soup. Conservation status : Least Concern The common snapping turtle has strong legs, claws and a
Scientific name : Plethodon stormi Family : Plethodontidae Native to : California and Oregon, United States Conservation status : Endangered Named after its geographical location, the siskiyou mountains salamander is brown to purplish and speckled in white. They respire through their moist and slimy skins, being lungless. Rocky forests and a cool, moist rainy climate
Scientific name : Plethodon shenandoah Family : Plethodontidae Native to : United States Interesting fact : Shenandoah salamanders can live as long as 25 years. Conservation status : Vulnerable The Shenandoah salamander is exclusively found in Shenandoah National park, Virginia. They may either be striped or unstriped. When striped, they have red stripes on their
Scientific name : Plethodon asupak Family : Plethodontidae Native to : United States Interesting fact : Its common name is derived from its geographical location, the Scott river. Conservation status : Vulnerable Scott Bar salamanders are brown with bronze stripes running down their entire length. These lungless salamanders respire through their moist skins. They inhabit
Zebras live in grasslands and their wavy lines of black-and-white coat blend in with the waving grass around them. This makes it difficult to spot. Moreover, the lion which is its biggest predator, is colour-blind. If the zebra stands perfectly still, a lion will not be able to make out that it is there at
Common name : Cane toad, Marine toad Scientific name : Rhinella marina Family : Bufonidae Native to : Central and South America Interesting fact : Cane toads were used to eradicate pests from sugarcane. Conservation status : Least Concern The Sapo marino is a large, grey-to-brown toad that has a dry and warty skin. They
Scientific name : Xantusia gracilis Family : Xantusiidae Native to : California, United States Conservation status : Vulnerable Sandstone night lizards get their name from their habit of hiding inside sandstone crevices and burrows. Their white bodies are covered in large dark spots. They are active in the night and feed on ants, beetles and
Some animals have the special ability to change colour according to their surroundings. It allows them to blend in with their surroundings and to save themselves from predators. Some animals might change colour of their skin/coat to green and in spring and summer and grow white feathers or fur in winter. Animals also change color
Scientific name : Furcifer pardalis Family : Chamaeleonidae Native to : Madagascar Conservation status : Least Concern Named after its geographical location, the Sambava panther chameleon is a colourful chameleon with males being more colourful. They come in colours like red, orange and green depending on their location. Females come in all tan or brown.
Scientific name : Taricha granulosa Family : Salamandridae Native to : North America Interesting fact : The newt is known for secreting a strong toxin that kills the predator when ingested. Conservation status : Least Concern The rough-skinned newt is brown with a rough, warty skin but its belly is contrasting yellow. Males become smooth-skinned
After the rain, the air becomes clean and fresh. The rain washes away the dust particles hanging in the air and removes them from the air. Then moisture keeps dust in the ground so that it may not float around. Moist air also carries the smell of moist grass and soil more effectively to your
Common name : Santiago poison frog Scientific name : Excidobates captivus Family : Dendrobatidae Native to : Peru and Ecuador Interesting fact : Males call out to females during the breeding season by emitting short shrieks. Conservation status : Least Concern The Santiago poison frog is a treat to the eyes with its black skin