Amphibians of Australia: A List of Australian frogs, with pictures and facts.
Of the three main groups of amphibians (frogs, salamanders and caecilians), only frogs are present in Australia.
In the list below, we’ve included some of the country’s most amazing frogs, including: frogs with huge poison glands on their heads; frogs that spend most of their lives underground; and frogs that look like turtles!
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North American amphibians list with pictures and facts. Meet the amazing frogs, salamanders and caecilians of North America …
Wallace’s flying frog facts, pictures and in-depth information. Find out about an amazing flying frog that is capable of traveling up to 50ft. through the air!
Mexican burrowing toad facts, pictures & in-depth information. Although fairly common in its range, the Mexican burrowing toad is heard more often than it is seen … groups of calling Mexican burrowing toads can be heard over half a mile (1 km) away!
This distinctive Central American amphibian has a number of adaptations both for burrowing and for eating its preferred prey of ants and termites. It is the only frog in the world that can extend its tongue straight forward rather than flicking it out.
Just listen to its amazing call …
Let’s find out more about this awesome amphibian …
Bobcat facts, pictures and information. The bobcat is a stealthy, mid-sized predator that inhabits woodlands and forests in North America. Although the bobcat can take down animals several times its size, it usually preys on rabbits and other small mammals.
Let’s find out more about this fearsome felid …
Basking shark facts, pictures and information. The basking shark is the second largest fish alive today. Although sharks have a (well-deserved) reputation as being the ultimate ocean predators, not all sharks are meat eaters. If you ever find yourself face to face with a basking shark, don’t worry; it’s more interested in eating plankton than it is in eating you!
Read on to find out more about this amazing fish …
Tiger salamander facts, photos and in-depth information.
The tiger salamander is a North American amphibian. Despite having distinctive tiger-like yellow / black stripes, and a range that covers most of the United States, the tiger salamander is seldom seen. This is due to the species’ burrowing and nocturnal feeding habits.
Like most amphibians, the tiger salamander lives a ‘double life’. It begins life in the water, breathing with feather-like external gills.
The species then undergoes a transformation known as metamorphosis. During this time the tiger salamander develops lungs which allow it to leave the water and live on land.
Let’s find out more about this colorful amphibian …
Common mudpuppy facts, pictures and information. The common mudpuppy is a large salamander found in North America. Unlike many amphibians, it never loses its gills, and upon reaching adulthood does not leave the water.
Let’s find out more about the ‘waterdog’ …
Meet the biggest frog in the world: goliath frog facts, pictures and information. Found in Central Africa, the goliath frog is facing extinction due to both hunting and habitat loss.
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