Red-Eyed Tree Frog
The bright colors of red-eyed tree frogs act as a defense mechanism known as “startle coloration.”
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Category: Amphibians
Green Anole
When male green anoles show off their dewlap to either attract females or scare away other males, they will often do push-ups and bob their heads at the same time.
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Spring Peeper
The spring peeper has an amazing adaptation that allows them to survive after spending as many as 3 days completely frozen with their hearts stopped.
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California Newt
Observational studies have shown that the california newt has the ability to maneuver through small fires without any harm coming to them.
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Golden Mantella Frog
Golden mantella frogs can “absorb” toxins from the insects they eat and incorporate it into their own defense systems.
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Panamanian Golden Frog
The Panamanian golden frog keeps all its toxins on its skin to deter predators, which is so strong that one frog can kill 1,200 mice!
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Mossy Frog
Mossy frogs have sticky pads on their toes that allow them to adhere to anything from wood, glass, and even slick cavern walls.
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African Clawed Frog
When food and water is scarce, the African clawed frog will burrow itself in the mud and remain dormant for up to a year!
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Midwife Toad
The midwife toad is named after the male’s ability to wrap the strings of eggs around his legs and carry them with him to protect them.
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American Bullfrog
American bullfrogs got their name from the cow-like noise they make; during the mating season, it can be heard over half a mile away!
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Tomato Frog
The tomato frog looks like a tomato when it inflates its body to scare predators. It produces a sticky liquid that irritates mucus membranes if ingested.
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