The National Park Service provides plenty of reminders: don’t pet bison, keep your space from mama bears and their cubs, maybe avoid walking directly on boiling hot geothermal features at Yellowstone. Their newest recommendation makes you wonder: don’t lick toads. In a recent social media post, the NPS brought attention to the Sonoran desert toad, […]
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9 Reasons Why You Should Consider Getting a Reptile as a Pet
Do you want a pet that is low-maintenance, interesting, and cute? If so, then you should consider getting a reptile! Reptiles make great pets for people of all ages, and there are many different types to choose from. Here are nine reasons why you should consider getting a reptile as a pet, including tips on […]
Expedition reveals the amazing nocturnal fauna in the Amazon Rainforest
The sun has set, and darkness takes over the world’s largest rainforest. Little by little, our senses become more acute. Moisture sticks to the skin and animal sounds become more distinct to the ears. Our eyes adjust to the dim light and our feet tread carefully over the uneven terrain. But when the camera’s flash […]
How Have Animals Adapted to Surviving in Hot and Arid Deserts
Animals are fascinating creatures. Desert animals, for example, have to adapt to extreme climates and figure out how to stay cool and survive. Luckily, these desert animals have innovative strategies to keep cool while not losing water from sweating. Desert animals often have long ears that can grow and shrink. When they expand, they can […]
Crocs v cane toads: can crocodiles in Western Australia be taught to avoid the toxic intruder?
Cane toads are poisoning freshwater crocodiles as they continue their march across Western Australia’s Kimberley region. But in Windjana Gorge, ahead of the front, researchers are gearing up to combat a mass mortality event – lacing cane toad corpses with nausea-inducing chemicals in a bid to train native crocs to stay away from the pests. […]
Frogs That Can Make Your Garden Grow and How to Naturally Attract Them
Frogs are beneficial wildlife to have in the garden. They are one of the best animals to have around really. They signal that the environment you’ve created is clean because they can’t survive in polluted environments. They have diets that are perfect for the gardener, naturally helping with pest control. And, like any wild animal, […]
Hoards of terrestrial toads found living in dormouse nest boxes high in the trees
Toads sleeping in their nest boxes high in the trees have astonished scientists searching for dormice. For the first time, a study has shown how frequently common toads breed and build their nests in trees. There have been reports of 50 toads living in dormouse nest boxes, which are nests that are up to three […]
The Sonoran Desert toad’s venom can induce a psychedelic experience so vivid that some people call it the “God molecule”
The Sonoran Desert toad excretes a substance that can provide a vivid psychedelic experience, dubbed the “God molecule” by some. However, the largest native toad in the United States is not immortal. Conservationists are now warning that the toad’s hallucinogenic toxin may be in high demand, putting the species at risk. “There’s a perception of […]