A golden eagle in Scotland eyes some white mountain hares.
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12/16/2009
12/13/2009
Flying Devils
A bird called Johnny Rook gets right 'in your face.' Known as the Falkland Islands' 'flying devils,' this clever animals band together in their youth to terrorize creatures great and small.
12/12/2009
Battle at Kruger
A battle between a pride of lions, a herd of buffalo, and 2 crocodiles at a watering hole in South Africa's Kruger National Park while on safari.
Cane Toads
The marine, or cane, toad was first introduced to Australia in 1935, but its numbers have gronwn rapidly and it is now a serious pest. it has successfully competed against Australia's frogs and toads for space and food, and caused native animal deaths.
The unwelcome and unstoppable cane toad is wreaking havoc on Australia's ecosystems.
Fishing Spider Eating Frogs
The fishing spider need neither rod nor reel to lure in tadpoles, fish or frogs. No catch and release program here!
Freak of Nature: water-holding frog
This little Australian frog will do anything to survive tough times. It uses its feet like shovels, its skin like a cocoon, and its body like a canteen.
Red-eyed tree frog's lifecycle
Many scientists believe the red-eyed treefrog developed its vivid scarlet peepers to shock predators into questioning their meal choice. Any small hesitation gives the frog the split second it needs to leap to safety. Red-eyed treefrogs are nocturnal, and feed on moths and crickets, which they catch with their long, sticky tongues.
A momma tree frog won't settle for just any location for her eggs.
Strawberry Poison Dart Frog
This little frog is small but poisonous. It would still give a predator a nasty stomachache, though. Its color can vary from bright red, to brown, blue, or green, depending on where it lives. It is most commonly found in the humid rain forests of Costa Rica.
AStrawberry Poison Dart Frog mother checks up on her tadpole brood.
Trials of a Tadpole
Tadpoles dive from their eggs into a dangerous jungle pool. To survive for long, they will have to make their way past a gaunlet of predators.
Arizona Condors
The endangered California condor has a new, out-of-state home: the Vermilion Cliffs of Arizona.
Mud Puddle Frogs Mate
When Mud Puddle Frog mates, they create an unusual nest of foam to protect their eggs.
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