The nudibranch, aka sea slug, can be found throughout the shallower water of the world’s oceans. Some nudibranchs can be found at depths of up to 8,200 feet. There are over 3,000 known species
The fire salamander is a toxic salamander that can be found throughout central Europe. They prefer deciduous forests that house small brooks of clean water. Based on the subspecies
The longhorn cowfish, aka longhorn boxfish, hails from the Indo-Pacific Ocean. They prefer reef habitats, reef flats, protected seaward reefs, bays, and estuaries. These odd critters can be
The Oriental fire-bellied toad hails from China. There are 6 known species of fire-bellied toads in all. But this article will be on the Oriental species. They prefer rainforests, marshes, wetlands
The pygmy slow loris is an adorable critter that can be found near the Mekong River, in eastern Cambodia, Laos, and the Yunnan province in the south of China. They prefer primary and secondary
While not as tiny as a Thai bobtail squid, the striped pyjama squid is certainly down there in size. However, they can pack a secret surprise. Pyjama squids are among the few known
The poison dart frog, aka, poison arrow frog, poison frog, or dendrobatid, is the epitome of amphibian beauty. They come in a host of colors and all have a secret weapon. Have you ever heard the saying, “You are what you eat”? Well, these frogs are living proof
The loris is a species of tree dwelling primate residing in tropical rainforests, semi-deciduous forests, scrub forests, swamps, and even suburban gardens of Southeast Asia, India, and
The Sonoran desert toad is Arizona’s largest toad and one of the largest toads in North America. These toads are notorious for their poisonous paratoid glands behind their eyes, on
The blister beetle. These guys have a nasty defense in that they can break vessels in their legs which then secretes a toxic poison which causes severe blistering in minutes! A pest to livestock and some people, they feed on
