This burgundy beauty is an African giant toad [also known as the Congo toad, Amietophrynus superciliaris], a true toad found throughout western and central Africa. Due to its enormous range many have suggested that African giant toads are actually a species complex composed of three or more extremely similar, but slightly different, species. Despite the fact that the toad has a status of “least concern” on the IUCN Red List, their sale in international trade was made illegal in 1975, out of fear that their unique looks would cause them to be over-harvested for the pet trade. Images by Arkive.org.
This odd little frog is a Thompson’s toothless frog [Genyophryne thomsoni], a common species endemic to Papua New Guinea. As of now it’s believed to be the only member of its genus Genyophryne, but researchers acknowledge that its population may be comprised of several different species waiting to be differentiated. It’s a forest dweller noted for its rusty coloring and flat wide head, likely meant to imitate a leaf. Image by Fieldherpforum.com user Ritt.
Photo of the Day – The distinctive, principally yellow and black plumage of the male Golden-collared Manakin (Manacus vitellinus) certainly makes this bird stand out in its preferred habitat of secondary woodland. The female differs in plumage: drab green, acting as the perfect camouflage for its habitat, minimizing danger during the incubation of eggs or young.
This incredible photo was taken by Rockjumper Chief Network Officer and tour guide, George L. Armistead, in Panama.
sinuses are clearing up and i’m back on my bullshit. have some party Beau’s and a tiny Crepe. is Beau flirting, or is that a threat display? only those empty bottles of wine he didn’t have to pay for know for sure.
I can’t stop thinking about crocodiles for some reason so here’s some cool pictures I found of probably the second largest one in captivity, his name is Utan:
isn’t he beautiful
listen to the SOUND when he bites
and that’s not even a real power bite, that’s mostly just heavy bone falling on heavy bone from his jaws and the air rushing out from between them
2000 pounds of Good Boy
you get me
I honestly expected like 5 notes, what HAPPENED here
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