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Snakes
Since snakes have been represented mainly as evil, people either enjoy having them as pets or turn away fearful. While there are dangerous snakes, there are just as many that make fascinating pets. Before considering a pet snake though, be sure your family and friends will accept the new addition. It is said that watching […]
How Frogs Eat Their Prey
If you’ve ever watched a frog eat prey, you’ve probably noticed that they close their eyes when swallowing. Scientists x-rayed frogs as they consumed crickets to discover what happens. The x-rays showed that the frog’s eyes don’t only close as they swallow, they retract down towards the esophagus. During swallowing the eyes appear to touch […]
Toads
What is a toad? A toad is actually a type of frog. Toads are fatter than frogs, they have warts where frogs have smooth skin and they can live in drier climates than frogs can. The line between frogs and toads is not always clear and some species can be classified as either. Toads are […]