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07-09-2020

What Is an Axolotl?

Axolotls have captured the imagination of biologists and science enthusiasts alike. These endangered amphibians can...

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08-26-2019

Are Turtles Reptiles?

Reptiles first walked the earth about 300 million years ago...

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A closer look at the plight of the dunes sagebrush lizard and the failure of the government to act on its behalf.

08-08-2019

Are There Cases of Convergent Evolution Between Reptiles and Amphibians?

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08-05-2019

Top 5 Strangest Animal Sounds

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07-01-2019

Are Amphibians Cold Blooded?

Amphibians evolved from lobe-finned fish roughly 370 million years ago...

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It appears that not all frogs lack the ability to develop a cognitive map, and that mental maps can develop even in the brains of amphibians.

06-15-2019

Why Are Some Endangered Amphibians Going Extinct?

Amphibians are a unique group of animals that live on...

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blue poison dart frog

05-07-2019

What Makes Poison Dart Frogs Poisonous?

Sometimes, the cutest animals are the deadliest. Take the poison...

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05-05-2019

Which Are the Animals That Hibernate?

First of all, what is hibernation? Some animals give a...

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03-29-2019

How Do Amphibians Breathe?

If you’ve ever tried to chase frogs, you’ve probably noticed...

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