Poison dart frogs remember the paths they take through the forest and can find their way home!
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Basic Information
The Fire Salamander’s scientific name is Salamandra salamandra. The word “salamandra” comes from ancient Greek, meaning “fire lizard,” because people once believed these creatures could live in fire.
Red-eyed Tree Frogs are excellent swimmers but prefer to spend most of their time in trees, only coming down for special occasions!
Physical Features
Bush vipers have keeled scales (that is, each scale has a raised ridge) which make their skin rough like sandpaper. This helps them grip branches better and move in trees without slipping.
Basic Information
Uromastyx lizards are also called spiny-tailed lizards because their tails are covered in spiky scales — like wearing a natural suit of armor!