Frog and Reptile Articles

• Dinosaurs
  Fish
  Extinction
  Evolutionary Biology
  Marine Biology
  Evolution
   
  

  Ichthyosaur

  Ichthyosaurs were giant marine reptiles that resemble a dolphin with large teeth. They lived during a large part of the Mesozoic era, and appeared about 250 million years ago (Ma), slightly earlier ... > more
• Marine Biology
  Fish
  Sea Life
  Ecology Research
  Fisheries
  Extinction
   
  

  Coral reef

  A coral reef is a type of biotic reef that develops in tropical waters by the growth of coralline algae, hermatypic corals, and other marine organisms. Coral reefs are typically massive biogenic ... > more
• Birds
  New Species
  Frogs and Reptiles
  Nature
  Bird Flu Research
  Zoology
   
  

  Hummingbird

  Hummingbirds are small birds in the family Trochilidae. They are distinguished by their ability to hover in mid-air by rapidly flapping their wings, 15 to 80 times per second. They are named for the ... > more
• Healthy Aging
  Sports Medicine
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Fish
  Pregnancy and Childbirth
  Marine Biology
   
  

  Octopus

  The octopus is a cephalopod of the order Octopoda that inhabits many diverse regions of the ocean, especially coral reefs. Octopuses are characterized by their eight arms (not tentacles), usually ... > more
• New Species
  Nature
  Evolutionary Biology
  Mating and Breeding
  Endangered Animals
  Wild Animals
   
  

  Species

  Aspecies is the basic unit of biodiversity. A species is a group of organisms that can interbreed in nature to produce a fertile ... > more
• Birds
  New Species
  Animals
  Extinction
  Endangered Animals
  Invasive Species
   
  

  Anatidae

  Anatidae is the biological family that includes the ducks and most duck-like waterfowl, such as geese and swan. The Magpie-goose is no longer considered to be part of the Anatidae, but is placed in ... > more
• Animals
  Wild Animals
  Mammals
  Nature
  Extinction
  New Species
   
  

  American Mink

  The American Mink, Mustela vison, is a North American member of the Mustelidae family found in Alaska, Canada and most of the United States. They are also raised in fur farms for their lustrous fur, ... > more
• Nature
  Ecology Research
  Extinction
  Endangered Animals
  Endangered Plants
  New Species
   
  

  Biodiversity Action Plan

  A Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) is an internationally recognized program addressing threatened species and habitats, which is designed to protect and restore biological systems. The original impetus ... > more
• Ecology Research
  Marine Biology
  Sea Life
  Extinction
  Fish
  Fisheries
   

  Coral bleaching

  Coral bleaching results when the symbiotic zooxanthellae (single-celled algae) are released from the original host coral organism due to stress. The corals that form the structure of the great reef ... > more
• Eye Care
  Sports Medicine
  Healthy Aging
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Disability
  Cosmetic Surgery
   
  

  Pupil

  In the eye, the pupil is the opening in the middle of the iris. It appears black because most of the light entering it is absorbed by the tissues inside the eye. In humans and many animals (but few ... > more

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