Around 250 million years ago, the Earth faced a catastrophic event known as the Great Dying, which caused mass extinctions. In the midst of this turmoil, an injured amphibian named Broomistega sought refuge from the harsh conditions. It found solace in a small, warm burrow,…
This is a collection of cute, realistic representations of birds & animals made of soft vinyl that sits on the palm of your hand (Tenori). The approx. 3' tall creatures can be your perfect friends, pets, & ornaments.
Exhibit of the Day: the Galápagos tortoise in the Hall of Reptiles & Amphibians! 🐢 This species can reach weights of ~660 lbs (299 kg). Some 15,000 survive today—a fraction of the population before humans arrived—but conservation efforts are helping to increase their numbers.
Hard to believe that it now marks 2 years ago since this emotional finale I cried over marked the end of this crazy frog journey of #Amphibia . Even as time goes by, the attachment I have for this beloved show & the characters will never fade away & I'm thankful for this.💚💙🩷🐸
The nictitating membrane (from Latin nictare, to blink) is a translucent third eyelid. Tailless amphibians, some reptiles, birds, and sharks have a full one.
In many mammals, a small, vestigial portion remains in the corner of the eye.
