From the Muttart Conservatory a couple years ago. I forget the plant species. [OC]5yr ⋅ billnyetheanimalguy ⋅ r/BotanicalPorn
A new species of tree frog with a claw-like structure on its thumb has just been described. It has been proposed to be classified as critically endangered.5yr ⋅ billnyetheanimalguy ⋅ r/frogs
Pterinopelma sazimai having a little meal. They're surprisingly slow growing!5yr ⋅ billnyetheanimalguy ⋅ r/tarantulas
Harvestmen aren't spiders, but belong to a separate order called Opiliones. Photo by Steve Reekie.5yr ⋅ billnyetheanimalguy ⋅ r/natureismetal
The archer fish spits water at its prey to knock them into the water. Photo by Andrew Lawson.5yr ⋅ billnyetheanimalguy ⋅ r/natureismetal
Wood frogs can freeze during winter due to a mixture of urine and glucose creating an antifreeze compound. This allows them to be one of the first amphibians to awaken after winter, limiting competition.5yr ⋅ billnyetheanimalguy ⋅ r/Awwducational
Just got this adult female imported in from Europe. She was only $100 with import fees!5yr ⋅ billnyetheanimalguy ⋅ r/tarantulas
Rose hair tarantulas have been recorded to go up to three years without food, provided they have access to water. [OC]5yr ⋅ billnyetheanimalguy ⋅ r/natureismetal
Isopods breathe through gills, although they can drown in water. They can also drink using their anus.5yr ⋅ billnyetheanimalguy ⋅ r/natureismetal
Three newly described species! Hemiphyllodactylus arakuensis, H. jnana, and H. kolliensis.5yr ⋅ billnyetheanimalguy ⋅ r/reptiles
🔥 When a predator grabs an Iberian ribbed newt, the newt will stab the predator with its ribs! They're also one of the few animals to be sent to space! 🔥5yr ⋅ billnyetheanimalguy ⋅ r/NatureIsFuckingLit
Finally named this guy even though I've had him since August! Meet Rhuarc!5yr ⋅ billnyetheanimalguy ⋅ r/leopardgeckos
Since this guy can only see out of one eye, feeding days are a pain!5yr ⋅ billnyetheanimalguy ⋅ r/Amphibians
Another wild bearded dragon. Picture taken by Wanaaring Store and Caravan Park.5yr ⋅ billnyetheanimalguy ⋅ r/reptiles
🔥 Caecilians are a lesser known third group of amphibians. Some species' babies will eat their mother's skin! 🔥5yr ⋅ billnyetheanimalguy ⋅ r/NatureIsFuckingLit