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Rabb’s Fringe-Limbed Treefrog Facts, Pictures & Information For Kids & Adults

February 24, 2019February 20, 2018

Rabb’s fringe-limbed treefrog was a large flying frog found in Panama. The species was discovered in 2005. Sadly, Rabb’s fringe-limbed treefrog is now believed to be extinct. The species was last reported in the wild in 2007.

Rabb’s fringe-limbed treefrog was an amazing species in a number of ways: it was able to change its colour; it could glide; and perhaps most remarkable of all, its tadpoles gained nourishment by feeding on their father’s skin – an adaptation not seen in any other frog species!

On this page you can find out about Rabb’s fringe-limbed treefrog, and also discover what led to its (probable) extinction …

Ecnomiohyla rabborum. Photo by Brian Gratwicke from DC, USA [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Hawksbill Sea Turtle Facts, Pictures & Information

June 24, 2022February 19, 2018

Hawksbill sea turtle facts, pictures and information.

The hawksbill sea turtle is a critically endangered sea turtle that is found in tropical waters all around the world. It is easily identifiable due to its pointed beak, and the saw-like grooves on the rear edge of its carapace (shell).

Let’s find out more about this distinctive marine reptile …

Loggerhead Sea Turtle Facts, Pictures & Information For Kids & Adults

June 24, 2022February 10, 2018

Loggerhead sea turtle facts, pictures and information for kids and adults. The loggerhead sea turtle is the second-largest of the seven species of sea turtle. Although found in many parts of the world, the loggerhead’s conservation status is ‘Vulnerable’. Read on to get the lowdown on this threatened ocean voyager …

Giant Pangolin Facts For Kids & Adults: Pictures, Video & In-Depth Information

August 31, 2018February 9, 2018

Giant pangolin facts, pictures and in-depth information. The giant pangolin is the largest of the 8 types of pangolin. The body of this African mammal is covered almost entirely in hard scales. It walks in a strange, stooped manner as it forages for ants and termites. Let’s find out more about this weird and wonderful animal …

Bird Eyesight: How Good Is A Bird’s Vision?

August 31, 2018January 30, 2018

Birds are well-known for having good eyesight. Even before scientists began to examine bird vision, phrases such as ‘hawk-eyed’ were used to describe people who could see long distances. On this page, we’ll find out all about bird eyesight, and discover how birds see the world.

This page is part of our series Birds: The Ultimate Guide

Siamang Facts, Pictures & Information: Discover An Endangered Rainforest Ape

August 31, 2018January 26, 2018

Siamang facts, pictures and video. Discover the world’s largest gibbon, an endangered species found in the rainforests of Southeast Asia. Be sure to watch the video featuring the siamang’s famous call!

Bird Feather Facts: Why Does A Bird Have Feathers? Different Types Of Feather

May 17, 2024January 17, 2018

One of the things that distinguishes birds from all other types of animal is feathers. This page contains facts about bird feathers, and is part of a series of articles on Birds.

Giant Anteater Facts, Pictures & Information: The South American Mammal With A Taste For Ants & Termites

August 31, 2018January 17, 2018

Giant anteater facts, pictures and information. Meet an amazing South American mammal that likes nothing more than eating thousands … and thousands … of ants!

Be sure to watch the video of giant anteaters at San Diego Zoo!

American Bullfrog Facts For Kids & Adults: Discover North America’s Largest Frog Species

August 31, 2018December 24, 2017

American bullfrog facts for kids, students and adults. The American bullfrog is a large frog found throughout North America. It is also present in many other parts of the world, having been transported by humans as a source of food and as a means of controlling agricultural pests.

In fact, the American bullfrog is considered an invasive species in many areas because its presence can be harmful to local wildlife.

The American bullfrog plays an important part in its native aquatic ecosystems. Let’s find out more about this awesome amphibian carnivore …

Caecilian Facts For Kids & Adults, With Pictures, Information & Video: Discover The Third Amphibian Group

May 23, 2018December 24, 2017

Caecilian facts for kids and adults, with pictures, information and video. Everyone knows what frogs and toads look like, and most people could identify a salamander, but did you know that there’s a third type of amphibian?

On this page we’ll meet the caecilians: a mysterious group of worm-like amphibians.

Wild Yak Facts For Kids & Adults. Discover An Amazing Tundra Animal!

August 31, 2018December 13, 2017

Wild yak facts for kids and adults, with pictures and video. The wild yak is a bovid – a member of the cattle family, Bovidae. It lives on the Tibetan Plateau, a region sometimes called the ‘roof of the world’, due to its being over 3 miles (4.8 km) above sea level.

This tundra animal is a cold weather, high-altitude specialist, and has a number of adaptations for living in this hostile environment. Let’s find out more about this amazing survival expert…