Endangered Reptiles and Amphibians

Rescue teams are preparing an endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle rescue plan for the Gulf Coast Oil Spill. We have seen the Horizon Deepwater Oil Spill become the biggest... keep reading →

El Chupacabra in Spanish means goat sucker which is a legendary "mythical" creature rumored to inhabit some parts in the US. They are also told to be spotted in Puerto Rico... keep reading →

Komodo Dragons are not real dragons but are giant lizards that look like dragons. Komodo Dragons are found today on the Indonesian island of Komodo and some nearby islands. keep reading →

Amazing facts and superstition about two headed snakes. A two headed rat snake named "We" was once put up for auction in eBay and got a bid of $150,000. But the site's policy... keep reading →

I first came in contact with the enigmatic olm when I was in grade school. I really don’t recall how or why, only that it sparked a life long fascination with the strange... keep reading →

The Purple Frog, scientific name asikabatrachus sahyadrensis, also known as the Indian Purple Frog, the Pignose Frog, and the Doughnut Frog, was first discovered in 2003. ... keep reading →

This plaque describes the plight of the Arroyo Toad in California.All hiking shots were taken by Your Truly, April 1st/2010. To access the Mill Creek Area, you must cross... keep reading →

Unlike mammals, reptiles are not able to control their body temperature by generating heat internally. Instead, they rely on the heat of the sun to 'energize' their bodily... keep reading →

The Rocky Mountain Tailed Frog is a delicate specialist that has diverse adaptations. It is currently endangered and risks of becoming extinct. It is a frog which thrives if... keep reading →

Sea Turtles belong to a class of ectothermic (cold-blooded). They are marine reptiles that inhabit the world’s entire ocean except the Artic. They are sea and land... keep reading →