Horned toad

Biodiversity Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest threatens many species of tree frogs, which are very sensitive to environmental changes (pictured: Giant leaf frog) Scarlet Macaw, which is indigenous to the American tropics.Wet tropical forests are the most species-rich biome, and tropical forests in the Americas are consistently more species rich than the wet forests in Africa and Asia] As the largest tract of tropical rainforest in the Americas, the Amazonian rainforests have…

Commonly called a Horny Toad, this small reptile is actually a lizard. While in considerable decline, this protected species can still be found in strong pockets across the Valley. This lizard's principle food source is the big red harvester ants which create the circular clearings around their nest sites. If these ants are lost, so are the Horned Lizards.

Meet an aggressive amphibian that hunts by ambush and uses its “Pac Man” mouth to swallow its prey whole.

Photo about Argentine Horned Frog, Ceratophrys ornata, isolated on white. Image of widemouthed, background, orange - 37850274

First of all, they're not really horny.

“If you were in the hospital, they’d list you as a risk for falling.” My nurse friend’s words lay like cold oatmeal in my stomach. In my imagination she said, “You’re becoming old and decrepit and …

By Jessica Crabtree Texas is well known for its state flag, shape, size and of course, the Texas Longhorn. Another historic figure, much smaller, is sometimes considered the state’s mascot. It is the iconic Texas horned lizard, also known as the horned frog or horned toad. Their scientific name Phrynosoma means “toad-body.” The interesting creatures […]

Can we save our beloved ant-eating, blood-spurting, quickly disappearing state reptile?

Texas Horned Lizzard (Phrynosoma cornutum) also known as Horny Toad. Texas state animal.

Horned lizards, also known as horny toads or horn toads, are a genus of North American lizards. In case if you are thinking of getting a tattoo, think of all the possible reasons why horned lizard tattoos could be fantastic designs for your body art.