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The Olm a.k.a. The Human Fish

These sensitive creatures live in caves and can be found in Central and Southeastern Europe. They are a type of salamander, which lives in total darkness.  They are listed as vulnerable due to habitat destruction.  Water pollution and the terrain … Continue reading

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Tale of the Kihansi Spray Toad

The Kihansi spray toad once lived in a 5-acre area at the base of the Kihansi River waterfall in Tanzania.  The females can grow to 1.1 inches long and the males up to 0.75 inches long, which means you can … Continue reading

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The Pumpkin Toadlet: A Standout Among Jumpers

First, the pumpkin toadlet is not considered endangered.  It’s a toad found in South America and is less than an inch long.  They are a bright-yellow orange because they possess a neurotoxin.  These toads skip the tadpole stage too and … Continue reading

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Best of 2023 #2: The Axolotl

(Originally posted on May 14, 2023.) The axolotl is a very unique type of salamander.  We’ll get more into that with the facts because there’s a lot to delve into. I tried to write it in paragraph form, but there … Continue reading

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Smallest Animals By Category

Wasn’t really sure what to put here.  Time was limited and I kept wanting to make another animal post.  Originally, I was going to put ‘cutest animals’, but that brought up the usual suspects.  Then, I went with smallest.  Started … Continue reading

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Unique and Critically Endangered: The Axolotl

The axolotl is a very unique type of salamander.  We’ll get more into that with the facts because there’s a lot to delve into. I tried to write it in paragraph form, but there was so much information that it … Continue reading

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