The Alaskan wood frog is the only North American amphibian species that lives within the Arctic Circle. In the wintertime, subzero temperatures occur daily in the arctic. Amphibians normally prefer...
Category: Reptiles & Amphibians
Most of us know that bears hibernate during the cold winter months. To prepare for this, they spend the autumn months eating as much as they can, find a good safe den, and then go into a deep sleep...
Rattlesnakes are venomous reptiles with heavy bodies and triangular heads. They are known for their segmented rattle at the end of the tail. When disturbed, they vibrate their tails, making a buzzing...
The Copperhead snake (Agkistrodon contortrix) is the most widely distributed venomous snake in the eastern United States. Although it is considered endangered in New England and other areas of its...
Comparing Alligators and Crocodiles Alligators and crocodiles are massive reptiles that look a lot alike. They ought to because they're close relatives. Even though they're from different...
When you're in the outdoors, you have the safety net of civilization taken away from you. On a rare occasion, something bad can happen. When they do, you have only yourself to rely on. A venomous...