Happy New Year! Welcoming the Year of the Snake in the Chinese Zodiac As we step into the new year, we celebrate the start of the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese Zodiac. This marks a time of reflection, growth, and renewal. However, it also brings an opportunity to shine a light on… Continue reading Year of the Snake
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Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus)
Common Name: Snowy OwlScientific Name: Bubo scandiacusFamily: Strigidae - True Owl familyBody Size: 20 - 28 inches (50.8 - 71.12 cm)Wingspan: 4.2 - 4.8 feet (1.28 - 1.46 m) One of the most iconic arctic species is the Snowy Owl. These owls are active during the day, differing from most other owl species. They are… Continue reading Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus)
Washington Adventures: Part 1 – Woodland Zoo
Here are some pictures from my adventures in Washington from last week. I'll break it apart into multiple parts. Here are some animals from the Woodland Zoo in Seattle, its a pretty good zoo but not great for frogs. There was only 2 species of frogs, I rate the zoo a D- on frogs but… Continue reading Washington Adventures: Part 1 – Woodland Zoo
Mud Salamander (Pseudotriton montanus)
photo by Andrew Hoffman Common Name: Mud SalamanderScientific Name: Pseudotriton montanusFamily: Plethodontidae - Lungless Salamander familyLocations: United States - Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West VirginiaSize: 6 - 8 inches (15.24 - 20.32 cm) The Mud Salamander lives from New Jersey down… Continue reading Mud Salamander (Pseudotriton montanus)
French Cave Salamander (Speleomantes strinatii)
photo by Bernard DUPONT Common Name: French Cave Salamander, Strinati's Cave SalamanderScientific Name: Speleomantes strinatiiFamily: Plethodontidae - Lungless Salamander familyLocation: France, Italy, and MonacoFemale Size: 3.9 - 4.8 inches (100 - 123 mm)Male Size: 3.7 - 4.5 inches (96 - 116 mm) The French Cave Salamander lives around streams and seepages in rocky outcrops and… Continue reading French Cave Salamander (Speleomantes strinatii)
Painted Burrowing Frog (Neobatrachus pictus)
photo by Matt Clancy Common Name: Painted Burrowing Frog, Painted Thrilling Frog, Mallee Spadefoot ToadScientific Name: Neobatrachus pictusFamily: Myobatrachidae - Australian Ground Frog familyLocation: Australia - New South Wales, South Australia, and VictoriaSize: 2.5 inches (65 mm) The Painted Burrowing Frog is a is a large, brown or gray frog with a stripe down the… Continue reading Painted Burrowing Frog (Neobatrachus pictus)
Frogs in Victoria, Australia
Frogs in Victoria, Australia Victoria is home to over 35 species of different species of frogs in two different families. If you are looking to identify certain frogs in Victoria and can’t figure it out from the page, you can check my Frog Identification and see how to contact me about helping you out. Hylidae - Tree… Continue reading Frogs in Victoria, Australia
Frogs and Toads of Australia
Frogs and Toads of Australia Frogs and Toads of New South Wales, Australia Frogs and Toads of Victoria, Australia Frogs and Toads of Queensland Frogs and Toads of Western Australia Frogs and Toads of South Australia Frogs and Toads of Tasmania
Frogs and Toads of South Australia
Frogs and Toads of South Australia If you are looking to identify certain frogs and toads of South Australia and can’t figure it out from the page, you can check my Frog Identification and see how to contact me about helping you out. Hylidae - Tree Frog Family The Tree Frogs in Australia are divided into 2… Continue reading Frogs and Toads of South Australia
Newts and Salamanders in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Newts and Salamanders in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Newfoundland and Labrador is home to only 2 species of salamanders and 0 species of newts. Ambystomatidae - Mole Salamander Family Blue Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma laterale) The Blue Spotted Salamander has a dark black background with small blue spotting all over its body. Plethodonatidae - Lungless Salamander… Continue reading Newts and Salamanders in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada