There are many people who have no idea what the bumblebee bat really is or how it got its name. Well, the name bumblebee bat is just a nickname. The real name for this beautiful bat is the Kitti’s Hog-Nosed bat, but the bumblebee bat is a better name all together as it is more…
There is a huge amount of information known about the Brazilian Free-Tailed bat, scientific name: Tadarida Brasiliensis. The Brazilian Free-tailed Bat is a medium size. It has broad ears and big feet. Half of its tail is not attached by with wing membranes, so it’s considered a free tail thus the name. The upper part of its…
Most people don’t like bats. But most people don’t know enough about bats to like them. What comes to their minds when they think of bats are either flying rodents, rabid beasts, or blood sucking vampires in disguise. Fortunately much of this is not true. Bats can actually protect us from the most common of…
The Big Brown Bat, which is also referred to by its scientific name of Eptesicus Fuscus, can be found in the south of Canada, as well as in temperate areas of North America. They are also indigenous to parts of Central and South America, as well as the West Indies. They are no less versatile…
If you have a problem with mosquitoes and other insects in your yard, you may want to consider constructing a bat house or two. Bats are one of the best ways to control insects because this is what they eat. One bat can consume up to 1,200 insects per hour. If you have a couple…
Many people have misconceptions about bats. In this article we will explore some of those and find out how amazing facts on bats really are. The first misconception is that bats are related to the rodent family and that they are basically “flying mice”. This is simply not true; in fact, bats are a group…
Sound Navigation And Ranging Sound Navigation and Ranging is what we normally know as an abbreviation. Yes…Sonar. It is quite interesting how these little critters have evolved to adapt to their environment, their innate abilities and rise up to the very top of the food chain in their ecosystem. What is Sonar (echolocation) Sonar uses…
The green tree frog is a slender and nocturnal frog that lives in trees and bushes and lays eggs in ponds. Usually, they come in different sizes and abilities, depending on their geographical location. Tree frogs have a diverse family that includes over 800 species of frogs. Unlike what the name suggests, not every tree…
Dwarf frogs are native to central Africa and live their entire life underwater. These amphibian frogs are fully aquatic, and you can even keep them with pet fish. It’s no wonder they are a popular choice as aquarium pets. Dwarf frogs come in a range of colors, but two of the common ones are brownish-green…
A gray tree frog is one of the largest species of frogs in the Eastern U.S.A and South Eastern Canada. Unlike the name suggests this frog specie has numerous interesting colors. Gray tree frogs can change their color according to their surroundings and temperature. These frogs mostly spend their time on tree branches, with their…
A toads, a toad, don’t you know? Well what is a common toad? A toad? Let’s learn more about common toads. What is a Toad? Toads are amphibians and are closely related to frogs. This means they live in the water as juveniles before moving to land for adulthood. When they are young and live…
Care Sheet Size: About 1.5 to 4 inches Expected Life Span: Around 6 years Lifestyle: Arboreal (lives in trees) Level of Care: Good for beginners General Appearance: The Golden Tree Frog changes color with changing temperatures. They are usual color ranges between brown and bright yellow and they sometimes develop black spots on their backs….