Over the course of evolution, some amphibians have come up with amazing features in terms of behavior and body shape.
Over the course of evolution, some amphibians have come up with amazing features in terms of behavior and body shape. The British scientific journal New Scientist has just introduced 6 species of amphibians with the strangest features.
1. harlequin tree frog
The harlequin tree frog (scientific name Rhacophorus pardalis) lives high in the jungle canopy of the island of Borneo (Southeast Asia). They can glide their bodies like "flying" from tree to tree. In the photo are 2 male frogs "fighting" for a female who is creating a nest of eggs to lay eggs. When the eggs hatch, the tadpoles will drop into the pond below.
2. Glass frog with mesh shape
The reticulated glass frog (scientific name Hyalinobatrachium valerioi) is found in the rainforests of Costa Rica. It has an almost transparent skin, so it is almost impossible for humans to notice when it clings to leaves.
3. Mexican Cave Toad
The Mexican cave toad (Rhinophrynus dorsalis) spends most of its life underground. It only appears when the rainy season comes to breed and feed on insects such as termites and ants. What is unusual is that this toad is not related – the only species in the genus Rhinophrynus.
4. Worm-like migratory animals
The worm-like amphibians (Caecilians) look like worms and snakes. This is a group of amphibians that live underground and little is known about them. The worm-like amphibian Typhlonectes natans in Venezuela can live underwater and is often sold as an "aquarium pet".
5. Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus
Found across Europe, the great-crested newt Triturus cristatus is under intense protection because its numbers are dwindling. Males have crests with many dark spots along the spine. The larvae of this species will develop to adulthood – a process that takes place almost exclusively on land. Adult females will return to the water to breed in the spring.
6. Chinese giant salamander
The Chinese giant salamander Andrias davidianus is the world's largest amphibian, which can grow up to 1.8m in length. However, this size is too small for the extinct amphibian Prionosuchus, whose body length was up to 9m.
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