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Are Frogs on the Brink of Extinction?

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Frogs are like the canary in the coal mine for the state of the environment. HowstuffWorks looks at their endangered status.

7 Poisonous Frogs With Major 'Look but Don't Touch' Vibes

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Tiny, neon-colored, and hiding in plain sight on this list of poisonous frogs, these amphibians pack a punch way above their weight. Found mostly in the humid rainforests of Central and South America, poison dart frogs are famous for their toxic skin secretions and eye-popping hues.

The Mountain Chicken Is Actually an Endangered Frog

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The mountain chicken is not a bird at all. It is a critically endangered frog known formally as Leptodactylus fallax, once one of the largest frogs in the world. Today this amphibian species survives on just two islands in the Caribbean: Montserrat and Dominica.

The Ili Pika May Be the Most Adorable Endangered Species

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Imagine a creature that combines the cuteness of a teddy bear with the charm of a rabbit, all wrapped up in the size of a terrier. Meet the Ili pika (Ochotona iliensis), a rare animal that has made its home in the Tian Shan mountains of northwestern China.

20 Animals That Start With 'I': From Irish Setters to Ivory Gulls

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There is a fascinating world of animals that start with "I." Some animal names are likely more familiar, like the mighty Indian elephant, while others are a little more obscure — looking at you, Iriomote cat.

What Is a Group of Elephants Called?

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If you've ever seen elephants moving through the savannah or a dense forest, you might wonder, what is a group of elephants called?

Where Do Axolotls Live and Why Do They Look So Strange?

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The axolotl, a critically endangered species, can regenerate virtually any of its limbs or organs and has a face that's totally irresistible.

Jaguar vs. Leopard: Spotting the Similarities and Differences

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When it comes to big cats, jaguar vs. leopard identification can be tricky due to the animals' similar spotted coats. However, these wild cats belong to separate species within the genus Panthera and have distinct differences in appearance, behavior and habitat.

Amethystine Python: Australia's Largest Native Snake

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The highly adaptable amethystine python is a nocturnal predator that's able to make itself at home in tropical rainforest, mountains and other landscapes.

Swallowtail Butterfly Species Are as Picky as They Are Pretty

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Few insects are as eye-catching as the swallowtail butterfly. Known for their vibrant colors and uniquely shaped hind wings, swallowtails belong to the family Papilionidae and are found worldwide except in the Arctic regions.

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