article thumbnail

Frogs and Toads of the World: A Book Review by a Fairy Tale Junkie

10,000 Birds

There are over 5,000 species of frogs in existence (5,858 at the time the book was written, the exact number changes as research dictates re-arrangements of taxonomy and new species are discovered). As Mattison says, “Frogs are unlikely to be mistaken for any other type of animal.” And, they look like frogs.

Reptiles 193
article thumbnail

Baby Lemurs at Busch Gardens

4 The Love Of Animals

The babies are the first lemurs to be born at Jambo Junction, home to the parks’ animal ambassadors, since Maditra and Bozeny arrived as babies three years ago. All species of lemurs are native to the island of Madagascar. Lemurs play an important role in the ecology of Madagascar as seed dispersers. 17 of a pound, at birth.

Lemurs 100