Amphibians
Step into the fascinating world of amphibians, where vibrant colors, unique adaptations, and extraordinary life cycles come together to showcase nature’s incredible diversity.
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Amazon milk frog
These rainforest amphibians are primarily nocturnal, and secretes a foul-smelling, milky fluid to deter predatorcs.
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Axolotl
These aquatic salamanders are native only to Mexico, where they are critically endangered.
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California tiger salamander
As North America’s largest land-dwelling salamander, their stripes give them their name.
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Panamanian golden frog
Considered extinct in the wild, the survival of this critically endangered frog is dependent on zoos and conservation organizations.
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Poison Dart Frog
Poison dart frogs get their toxicity from some of the insects they eat. The insects feed on plants that have toxins and those toxins build up within the frog. The only natural predator of most of the poison dart frog family is the fire-bellied snake (Leimadophis epinephelus), which has developed a …
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Red-eyed tree frog
Red-eyed tree frogs get their name from their distinctive eyes, but it is not known whether the eyes aid in their nocturnal lifestyle or if they are a defense mechanism known as “startle coloration,” which startles would-be predators and gives the frogs a chance to flee. Red-eyed tree frogs are…
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Smoky jungle frog
When threatened, smoky jungle frogs will try to appear larger by inflating their lungs and standing tall on all four legs. They release a slippery, mucus-like secretion from their skin, which is noxious to many animals and will also emit a high-pitched shriek.
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Yosemite Toad
Found only in the Sierra Nevada mountains, SF Zoo has worked to restore populations in Yosemite National Park.
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