Tagged With Amphibians

Copperhead snake slithering across a sun-dappled forest floor, its copper-colored scales gleaming

Do Snakes Have Cold-Blooded Physiology? The Science of Snake Thermoregulation

26 April 2024

Snakes are ectothermic, which means that they are unable to control their own body temperature and must rely on the environment to do so.

Can Turtles Hear? An In-Depth Look at Their Unusual Ears

23 April 2024

Turtles have an inner ear that enables them to hear on land and in the water, even though they don't have an outer ear.

Close-up portrait of a small, brightly colored red-eyed tree frog looking directly at the camera with a quizzical expression

Do Frogs Have Emotions? The Science of Frog Happiness

22 April 2024

The case for frog happiness, positive emotional responses, and the moral considerations of frog consciousness.

Slender ringneck snake with distinctive orange-red ring around its neck, coiled and poised to strike in a natural wooded environment

What Do Ringneck Snakes Eat? Exploring Their Dietary Needs

22 April 2024

Ringneck snakes are known to consume other snakes, lizards, frogs, salamanders, and small mammals, and they use a combination of venom and constriction to hunt and kill their prey.

Medium-sized, grey blue catfish with spotted fins resting on a damp cloth, with a curious expression as it begins to dry out

How Long Can Catfish Live Out of Water? Understanding Catfish's Limits Outside of Water

22 April 2024

Depending on the size of the catfish, they can live for different lengths of time, ranging from 5-10 minutes for small catfish to over an hour for larger species.

Small green sea turtle with a rough, textured shell crawling across a sandy beach

Do Turtles Shed Their Shells? Exploring Turtle Molting Habits

17 April 2024

Turtles molt their shells and skin in a process known as ecdysis or molting in order to grow.

A wet, shaggy-coated pygmy goat swimming confidently through a river or pond, with its head above the water and its legs paddling

Can Goats Swim? The Surprising Truth About Their Aquatic Prowess

13 April 2024

Goats are actually pretty good swimmers, and have evolved to be able to swim and move through water, particularly in the wild.

Close-up of a coiled venomous snake with a diamond-shaped head and striking yellow eyes, ready to strike a small green lizard in the foreground

What Do Snakes Eat? The Complex Relationship Between Snakes and Lizards

12 April 2024

In order to catch and eat lizards, snakes use special hunting techniques that are influenced by things such as the snake's size and venom.

Close-up of the open mouth of a green iguana, revealing its sharp, serrated teeth

Lizard Teeth: A Look at Their Dental Anatomy and Functions

10 April 2024

The variation in lizard dentition, which includes the number, type, and arrangement of teeth, as well as how they are specialized for hunting and protection.

Detailed image of a frog sitting on a lily pad, inflating its vocal sacs as it lets out a loud croak

Why Do Frogs Croak? The Science Behind Their Distinctive Calls

10 April 2024

Male frogs croak for a variety of reasons, such as to find a mate, protect their territory, and communicate using species-specific calls.

A turtle swimming just below the water's surface, its long neck extended and exhaling bubbles as its webbed feet propel it forward

How Do Turtles Breathe Underwater? Evolutionary Adaptations

9 April 2024

How turtles have evolved some pretty amazing ways to breathe while they're underwater and stay submerged for long periods of time.

Striking coral snake with bright red, black, and yellow bands undulating through a grassy field, its unblinking eye visible

Can Snakes Blink? A Look at Snake Vision and Evolution

5 April 2024

Snakes don't have eyelids because of their specialized eye features, like a transparent spectacle scale instead of a traditional eyelid.