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Amphibians

Posted on 21 Dec 2019 by AARIC

Salamanders Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma maculatum) Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum) Toads American Toad (Anaxyrus americanus) Colorado River Toad Oriental Fire-bellied Toad (Bombina orientalis) Marine Toad (Rhinella marina) Mexican Spadefoot Toad Puerto Rican Crested Toad Rococco Toad Woodhouse Toad (Bufo woodhousii) Pacman Frog (Ceratophrys ornata) Frogs African Bullfrog (Pyxicephalus adspersus) African Clawed Frog (Xenopus laevis) American Bullfrog Tomato Frog (Dyscophus spp.) Mossy Frog Ornate Horned Frog (Ceratophrys spp.) Pickerel Frog (Rana palustris) Poison Dart

Poison dart frogs (Green & Black)

Posted on 25 Sep 2019 by AARIC

Poison Dart Frogs (Green & Black) Dendrobates auratus Order: Anura Family: Dendrobatidae Overview Green and Black poison dart frogs are relatively easy to care for and have many programming messages, making them a wonderful addition to an ambassador team. At Akron Zoo, our frogs are set up in bioactive housing, which takes some time to establish. However,

Woodhouse Toad

Posted on 13 Aug 2019 by jennyizu

Bufo woodhousii, or Anaxyrus woodhousii Order: Anura Family: Bufonidae Natural History Information Range and Habitat Isolated colonies can be found throughout the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain regions of North America. Prefers lowland sandy areas but will inhabit a variety of areas including marshes, river bottoms, mountain canyons, desert streams, irrigated areas and urban and suburban yards. Vary from gray

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Marine (Cane) Toad

Posted on 13 Aug 2019 by jennyizu

Rhinella marina, or Bufo marinus Order: Anura Family: Bufonidae Natural History Information Range and Habitat The native range of the marine toad (also known as the cane toad) is from the Rio Grande valley of Texas south to the Central Amazon and southeastern Peru. They have also been introduced into other areas, such as the Caribbean Islands, south Florida, the

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Pickerel Frog

Posted on 9 Aug 2019 by jennyizu

Rana palustris Order: Anura Family: Ranidae Natural History Information Range and Habitat Longevity Ecosystem Role Husbandry Information Housing Requirements Life Cycle Natural History Relevant Information Temperature, Humidity, Light Cycles Substrate: Social Housing/Colony Management Other General Housing Requirements or Management information Diet Requirements Life Cycle Relevant Information Diet under human care Veterinary Concerns Enrichment Behavioral Relevant Information Environmental Enrichment Behavioral Enrichment

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Mossy Frog

Posted on 30 Jul 2019 by jennyizu

Theloderma corticale Order: Anura Family: Rhacophoridae Natural History Information Range and Habitat Longevity Ecosystem Role Husbandry Information Housing Requirements Life Cycle Natural History Relevant Information Temperature, Humidity, Light Cycles Substrate: Social Housing/Colony Management Other General Housing Requirements or Management information Diet Requirements Life Cycle Relevant Information Diet under human care Veterinary Concerns Enrichment Behavioral Relevant Information Environmental Enrichment Behavioral Enrichment

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Grey Tree Frog

Posted on 30 Jul 2019 by jennyizu

Hyla versicolor Order: Anura Family: Hylidae Natural History Information Range and Habitat Longevity Ecosystem Role Husbandry Information Housing Requirements Life Cycle Natural History Relevant Information Temperature, Humidity, Light Cycles Substrate: Social Housing/Colony Management Other General Housing Requirements or Management information Diet Requirements Life Cycle Relevant Information Diet under human care Veterinary Concerns Enrichment Behavioral Relevant Information Environmental Enrichment Behavioral Enrichment

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Tomato Frog

Posted on 29 Jul 2019 by jennyizu

Dyscophus Order: Anura Family: Microhylidae Species: Dyscophus guineti– False Tomato Frog Dyscophus antongilii Dyscophus insularis Natural History Information Range and Habitat Madagascan rainforests, forest floor. Longevity Expected adult lifespan 6-8 yrs. Ecosystem Role Husbandry Information Housing Requirements Life Cycle Natural History Relevant Information D. guineti: Brown or pale orange in color as juveniles; develop brilliant red color by a few

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Cuban Tree Frog

Posted on 29 Jul 2019 by jennyizu

Osteopilus septentrionalis Order: Anura Family: Hylidae Natural History Information Range and Habitat Longevity Ecosystem Role Husbandry Information Housing Requirements Life Cycle Natural History Relevant Information Temperature, Humidity, Light Cycles Substrate: Social Housing/Colony Management Other General Housing Requirements or Management information Diet Requirements Life Cycle Relevant Information Diet under human care Veterinary Concerns Enrichment Behavioral Relevant Information Environmental Enrichment Behavioral Enrichment

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American Green Tree Frog

Posted on 27 Jul 2019 by jennyizu

Hyla cinerea Order: Anura Family: Hylidae Natural History Information This is a medium-sized frog that can reach up to 6 cm (2.5 inches) in length. Their bodies are usually colored green with shades ranging from bright yellowish-olive to lime-green. The darkness of the color can change depending on lighting or temperature. There may also be some small patches of gold

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