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COLORFUL CLIMBERS The dyeing poison frog gets its name from an old legend stating that mixtures used with part of its skin could change the color of parrot feathers. This has never been observed, but the name lives on. Zoo Animals, Wild Animals, Poisonous Animals, Frog Pictures, Poison Dart Frogs, San Diego Zoo

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COLORFUL CLIMBERS The dyeing poison frog gets its name from an old legend stating that mixtures used with part of its skin could change the color of parrot feathers. This has never been observed, but the name lives on.

BABIES ON BACK Poison frog parents shuttle the young to a safe, moist area to develop. Sometimes, that's when keepers discover the newcomers! Reptiles And Amphibians, South America, Fairy Tales, Dart Frogs, Diets, Pretty, Animals, Babies, Food

Reptiles And Amphibians

BABIES ON BACK Poison frog parents shuttle the young to a safe, moist area to develop. Sometimes, that's when keepers discover the newcomers!

PRETTY POLLYWOGS Poison frogs lavish attention on the eggs, which soon morph into tadpoles (also called pollywogs). These are sometimes carried on a parent's back to a safe place where they can absorb their tail and develop into frogs. Frog Eggs, Amphibians, Safe Place, Creatures, Faces, Gender, Jewellery

PRETTY POLLYWOGS Poison frogs lavish attention on the eggs, which soon morph into tadpoles (also called pollywogs). These are sometimes carried on a parent's back to a safe place where they can absorb their tail and develop into frogs.

Life cycle of a frog activity center Childcare Activities, Preschool Science Activities, Sequencing Activities, Toddler Preschool, Toddler Activities, Science Ideas, Preschool Kindergarten, Life Science, Lifecycle Of A Frog

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Preschool Science Activities

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Toddler Activities

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Lifecycle Of A Frog

Life cycle of a frog activity center

Twenty species of salamanders occur in Illinois. Because of their secretive and mainly nocturnal habits, they are observed less often than our state's other amphibians, the frogs and toads. Salamanders, Frog And Toad, Frogs, Biology, Conservation, Illinois, Anatomy, Illustrations

Twenty species of salamanders occur in Illinois. Because of their secretive and mainly nocturnal habits, they are observed less often than our state's other amphibians, the frogs and toads.

The eastern tiger salamander eats any animal that it can catch, especially worms and insects. This species lives statewide in Illinois. Worms, Insects, Pure Products, Pets

The eastern tiger salamander eats any animal that it can catch, especially worms and insects. This species lives statewide in Illinois.

The mole salamander lives in lowland woods. It spends much of the time underground or beneath objects like rocks and logs. It ventures above ground to reproduce. Eggs are attached to vegetation in shallow woodland ponds or swamps. Each female may produce 200 to 400 eggs. Ponds, Shallow, Woodland, Objects, Eggs, Education, Female, Egg

The mole salamander lives in lowland woods. It spends much of the time underground or beneath objects like rocks and logs. It ventures above ground to reproduce. Eggs are attached to vegetation in shallow woodland ponds or swamps. Each female may produce 200 to 400 eggs.

In northern Illinois, the spotted salamander lives in deciduous and mixed woods. In southern Illinois, it may be found in low, oak-hickory forests next to swamps and creeks. The spotted salamander hides under rocks or logs during the day but wanders the forest floor at night. It migrates to woodland ponds during the spring to breed. A nuptial dance is part of the courtship in this species. Southern Illinois, Forest Floor, Forests, Dance, Night

Southern Illinois

In northern Illinois, the spotted salamander lives in deciduous and mixed woods. In southern Illinois, it may be found in low, oak-hickory forests next to swamps and creeks. The spotted salamander hides under rocks or logs during the day but wanders the forest floor at night. It migrates to woodland ponds during the spring to breed. A nuptial dance is part of the courtship in this species.

The Jefferson salamander lives in damp woodlands, near swamps or ponds. It spends much of the year underground, coming out for a few days to reproduce. Mexican, Google Search, Animales, Animaux, Animal, Animais

The Jefferson salamander lives in damp woodlands, near swamps or ponds. It spends much of the year underground, coming out for a few days to reproduce.

Tadpoles can be found in a variety of Illinois habitats. Even if you don’t have a lake or river in your backyard, you might have the proper habitat for tadpoles. Habitats, Turtle, Southern, Backyard, River, Fish

Tadpoles can be found in a variety of Illinois habitats. Even if you don’t have a lake or river in your backyard, you might have the proper habitat for tadpoles.

Known as the Mexican water monster, the axolotl is one of Mexico's most storied creature. One of its unique traits is its ability to regenerate severed limbs, which sparked the interest of scientists who tested this phenomenon in the lab. Axolotl, Information About Fish, Cool Fish, Fishing Boats, Dog Cat, Mexico

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Known as the Mexican water monster, the axolotl is one of Mexico's most storied creature. One of its unique traits is its ability to regenerate severed limbs, which sparked the interest of scientists who tested this phenomenon in the lab.

New study: Frogs have an aptitude for learning! Study, Learning, Home Decor, Studio, Decoration Home, Room Decor, Studying

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New study: Frogs have an aptitude for learning!

Meet the mudpuppies: Shedd Aquarium studying amphibian in Wolf Lake Shedd Aquarium, Wolf, Skull, Meet, Science, Tattoo

Meet the mudpuppies: Shedd Aquarium studying amphibian in Wolf Lake

Amphibians Invade Shedd Aquarium in Chicago Finding New Friends, Chicago Photos, Dream Vacations, Tourism, Community, Board

Finding New Friends

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Amphibians Invade Shedd Aquarium in Chicago

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A brand new species of armless/legless amphibian called "Chikila Fulleri."

NEW Professional Development opportunity for teachers. FREE or Illinois Clock Hours options. Amphibians Educator Badging | Shedd Aquarium Professional Development, Opportunity, Clock, Technology

Professional Development

NEW Professional Development opportunity for teachers. FREE or Illinois Clock Hours options. Amphibians Educator Badging | Shedd Aquarium

Farming Frogs Can Save Them From Extinction | TakePart Sea Turtle Nest, Deepwater Horizon, Animal Species, Global Warming, How To Find Out, Wildlife, Earth

Sea Turtle Nest

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Biologists Saved Wyoming Toads From Extinction Rare Species, Endangered Species, Mammals, Caspian Tiger, Amazing Frog, Awesome, Funny Frogs, List Of Animals

Endangered Species

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Biologists Saved Wyoming Toads From Extinction

A Frog-Killing Fungus Finally Meets Its Match on the Island of Mallorca Zoology, Fungi, All Over The World, Animal Kingdom

All Over The World

A Frog-Killing Fungus Finally Meets Its Match on the Island of Mallorca

The magical discovery of the “punk rocker” frog Frog Species, Cleveland, Discovery News, Glass Frog

The magical discovery of the “punk rocker” frog

A wonderful new children's book on some of the world's rarest salamanders has just been released. It focuses on the Spring Salamanders of Central Texas, all of which have been listed as Threatened or Endangered… New Children's Books, Central Texas, Childrens Books, Fun Facts, Author, Spring

New Children's Books

Childrens Books

A wonderful new children's book on some of the world's rarest salamanders has just been released. It focuses on the Spring Salamanders of Central Texas, all of which have been listed as Threatened or Endangered…

Two rare amphibians lost to science re-discovered in the Philippines Palawan, Sustainable Development, Philippines, Sustainability, Lush, Nature

Sustainable Development

Two rare amphibians lost to science re-discovered in the Philippines

If you have a pet salamander or newt, or are simply an amphibian lover, then chances are you have heard about the very worrying news about a new fungal disease that is killing off salamanders… Free Makeup Samples, Free Samples, Perfume Samples, Free Base, Love Is Free, Kit, Free Stuff

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If you have a pet salamander or newt, or are simply an amphibian lover, then chances are you have heard about the very worrying news about a new fungal disease that is killing off salamanders…

Test your amphibians knowledge with this Amphibians Quiz | Shedd Aquarium Animal Facts, Nautilus, Madagascar, Ecology, Ranges, Whale

Test your amphibians knowledge with this Amphibians Quiz | Shedd Aquarium