Glass frogs are members of the amphibian family Centrolenidae (order Anura). While most glass frogs have a lime green background, the abdomen skin of certain members of this family is transparent and translucent, giving the glass frog its popular name. Glass frogs are fascinating creatures known for their translucent skin and unique characteristics. Here are …
The Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) is an endemic penguin to Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands. It’s the only penguin that lives north of the equator. The majority live on Fernandina Island and the west coast of Isabela Island. Despite its tropical latitude, it may thrive thanks to the chilly waters of the Humboldt and Cromwell Currents. The …
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Spider monkeys are New World monkeys of the genus Ateles, subfamily Atelinae, and family Atelidae. They are found in tropical forests of Central and South America, from southern Mexico to Brazil, like other atelines. There are seven species in the genus, all of which are endangered; the brown spider monkey is extremely endangered. They are …
