"Road, Stutterheim and Amatola Mountains. It is generally below 1,000 m asl, but ranges up to 1,500 m asl in some places. The eastern leopard toad typically breeds in large, permanent, usually deep pools, and calls from floating vegetation. The eastern leopard toad typically is a late-winter or spring breeder The eastern leopard toad is presumed to feed on a variety of arthropods in the wild. In captivity specimens feed on crickets, grasshoppers, small mice, and lizards. Eastern leopard toad The eastern leopard toad (""Amietophrynus pardalis"") is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to South"
"Greater short-horned lizard The greater short-horned lizard (""Phrynosoma hernandesi""), also commonly known as the mountain short-horned lizard, is a species of lizard endemic to western North America. Like other horned lizards, it is often called a ""horned toad"" or ""horny toad"", but it is not a toad at all. It is a reptile, not an amphibian. It is one of seven native species of lizards in Canada. The specific name, ""hernandesi"", honors Francisco Hernández (1514–1587) a Spanish physician who wrote an early account of a horned lizard, which was published in 1615. The greater short-horned lizard is often mistaken for"
"Horned lizard Horned lizards (Phrynosoma), also known as horny toads or horntoads, are a genus of North American lizards and the type genus of the family Phrynosomatidae. The common names refer directly to their flattened, rounded body and blunt snout. The genus name ""Phrynosoma"" means ""toad-bodied"". In common with large true frogs and toads, horned lizards tend to move sluggishly, making them easy to catch; this may also avoid triggering attacks by predators. They are adapted to arid or semi-arid areas. The spines on the lizard's back and sides are made from modified reptile scales which prevent the water loss"
"True toad A true toad is any member of the family Bufonidae, in the order Anura (frogs and toads). This is the only family of anurans in which all members are known as toads, although some may be called frogs (such as harlequin frogs). The bufonids now comprise more than 35 genera, ""Bufo"" being the most widespread and well known. True toads are widespread and are native to every continent except Australia and Antarctica, inhabiting a variety of environments, from arid areas to rainforest. Most lay eggs in paired strings that hatch into tadpoles, although, in the genus ""Nectophrynoides"", the"
"Texas horned lizard The Texas horned lizard (""Phrynosoma cornutum"") is one of about 14 North American species of spikey-bodied reptiles called horned lizards. ""P. cornutum"" ranges from Colorado and Kansas to northern Mexico (in the Sonoran desert), and from southeastern Arizona to Texas. Also, isolated, introduced populations are found in the Carolinas, Georgia, and northern Florida. Texas horned lizards may also be native to Louisiana and Arkansas. The horned lizard is popularly called a ""horned toad"", ""horny toad"", or ""horned frog"", but it is neither a toad nor a frog. The popular names come from the lizard's rounded body and"
"Cane toad The cane toad (""Rhinella marina""), also known as the giant neotropical toad or marine toad, is a large, terrestrial true toad native to South and mainland Central America, but which has been introduced to various islands throughout Oceania and the Caribbean, as well as Northern Australia. It is the world's largest toad. It is a member of the genus ""Rhinella"", but was formerly in the genus ""Bufo"", which includes many different true toad species found throughout Central and South America. The cane toad is a prolific breeder; females lay single-clump spawns with thousands of eggs. Its reproductive success"
"Horntail Horntail or wood wasp is the common name for any of the 150 non-social species of the family Siricidae, of the order Hymenoptera, a type of xylophagous sawfly. This family was formerly believed to be the sole living representative of the superfamily Siricoidea, a group well represented in Paleogene and Mesozoic times, but the family Anaxyelidae has been linked to this group as well. Siricidae has two sub families, Siricinae and Tremecinae. Siricinae infest needle-leaved trees and Tremecinae infest broad-leaved trees. There are ten living genera placed in the family, and an additional three genera described from fossils. The"
"a threat. Mindanao horned frog The Mindanao horned frog or Southeast Asian horned toad (""Megophrys stejnegeri"") is a species of amphibian in the family Megophryidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, rivers, and intermittent rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. The Mindanao horned frog is only found on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. It is mostly found near a fresh water supply when it can lay its eggs or in dense underbrush, leaf litter, or other fallen object covering the ground."
"Tody The todies are a family, Todidae, of tiny Caribbean birds in the order Coraciiformes, which also includes the kingfishers, bee-eaters and rollers. The family has one living genus, ""Todus"", and one genus known from the fossil record, ""Palaeotodus"". The todies were originally placed in the kingfisher genus ""Alcedo"" before being placed in the genus ""Todus"" in 1760 by Mathurin Jacques Brisson. They have been linked to a large number of potential relatives since then, including nightjars, trogons, barbets, jacamars, puffbirds, kingfishers, motmots and even some passerine species such as broadbills, cotingas and flowerpeckers. The todies were placed in their"
"Family [[Strigidae]] (typical owls) Family [[Coraciidae]] (rollers) Family [[Alcedinidae]] (kingfishers) Family [[Todidae]] (todies) Family [[Meropidae]] (bee-eaters) Family [[Motmotidae]] (motmots) Family [[Phoeniculidae]] (wood-hoopoes) Family [[Bucorvidae]] (ground hornbills) Family [[Bucerotidae]] (hornbills) Family [[Megalaimidae]] (barbets) Family [[Ramphastidae]] (toucans, toucanets and aracaris) Aside from birds, the park also housed some other species of animals in later years to increase the number visitors, though have stopped again to preserve the title of being a bird-only zoo. They are: In addition, the escapees of the now-defunct [[Jurong Reptile Park]] currently reside in the park as well. They include the following: Lizards Turtles and Tortoises Awarded to"
"Saddleback toad The saddleback toads are a genus of small, colourful toads the family Brachycephalidae in the order Anura. As traditionally defined, the family is often limited to just one genus, Brachycephalus, but it is closely related to ""Ischnocnema"", which therefore is placed in the family in recent treatments. ""Brachycephalus"" species are tiny, often yellow frogs that are native to Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil. In at least one species, ""B. ephippium"", the bright colours are aposematic, warning potential predators of its toxicity, specifically tetrodotoxin. ""Brachycephalus"" species are very small frogs, up to in length (mostly around ), and include"
"classification of the individual heron/egret species is fraught with difficulty, and no clear consensus exists about the correct placement of many species into either of the two major genera, ""Ardea"" and ""Egretta"". Similarly, the relationships of the genera in the family are not completely resolved. However, one species formerly considered to constitute a separate monotypic family, the Cochlearidae or the boat-billed heron, is now regarded as a member of the Ardeidae. Although herons resemble birds in some other families, such as the storks, ibises, spoonbills, and cranes, they differ from these in flying with their necks retracted, not outstretched. They"
"listed as special concern and the breeding population on Magdalene Islands is listed as endangered. Due to global declines, the Horned Grebe has been unlisted from least concern to vulnerable resulting in conservation and research action plans. Horned grebe The horned grebe or Slavonian grebe (""Podiceps auritus"") is a relatively small waterbird in the family Podicipedidae. There are two known subspecies: ""P. a. auritus"", which breeds in Eurasia, and ""P. a. cornutus"", which breeds in North America. The Eurasian subspecies is distributed over most of northern Europe and Asia, breeding from Greenland to western China. The North American subspecies spans"
"frogs and toads. There are six families represented in New Guinea. Four of these: Myobatrachidae, Hylidae, Ranidae and Microhylidae are native. Two specimens of Rhacophoridae, a family well represented in Asia, were discovered in 1926. They were thought to be introduced by humans, and to have become extinct on the island. The other family, Bufonidae, is only represented by two species: the cane toad (""Rhinella marina"") and the Asian common toad (""Duttaphrynus melanostictus""). The cane toad was introduced from Australia in 1937 to control hawk moth larvae, which were eating sweet potato crops; they have since become common in non-forested"
"areas, but is believed to be stable and common through most of its range. Sand toad The sand toad, Cape sand toad, common Cape toad, or narrow-headed toad (Vandijkophrynus angusticeps) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae (true toads). It is endemic to South Africa and found in southwestern and southern part of Western Cape Province to extreme southwestern Eastern Cape Province, from Nieuwoudtville in the west to Humansdorp in the east, along the coastal flats and Cape Fold Mountains from the sea level to asl. Sand toads are morphologically similar to other ""Vandijkophrynus"" species, but can usually"
"strategy to catch insects on manure. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by livestock grazing and selective logging, and by agricultural pollution. Southern crested toad The southern crested toad or Gunther's Caribbean toad (""Peltophryne guentheri"") is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to Hispaniola and found in the lowlands of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. ""Peltophryne fracta"" was described as a subspecies of this species, but is now recognized as a separate species. Males grow to and females to in snout–vent length. Natural habitats of ""Peltophryne guentheri"" are dry lowland valleys in both mesic"
"Mindanao horned frog The Mindanao horned frog or Southeast Asian horned toad (""Megophrys stejnegeri"") is a species of amphibian in the family Megophryidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, rivers, and intermittent rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. The Mindanao horned frog is only found on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. It is mostly found near a fresh water supply when it can lay its eggs or in dense underbrush, leaf litter, or other fallen object covering the ground. The climate"
"its habitats. It is present in several protected areas. Rhinella crucifer Rhinella crucifer is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It endemic to Brazil and known from the Atlantic Forest of eastern Brazil between the states of Ceará in the north and Rio de Janeiro in the south. Common name striped toad has been coined for it. """"Rhinella pombali"""" is a hybrid between ""Rhinella ornata"" and this species. Adult males measure and adult females in snout–vent length. The head is wide and the snout is rounded to mucronate in dorsal view and rounded in lateral view. The tympanum"
"Horned grebe The horned grebe or Slavonian grebe (""Podiceps auritus"") is a relatively small waterbird in the family Podicipedidae. There are two known subspecies: ""P. a. auritus"", which breeds in Eurasia, and ""P. a. cornutus"", which breeds in North America. The Eurasian subspecies is distributed over most of northern Europe and Asia, breeding from Greenland to western China. The North American subspecies spans most of Canada and some of the United States. The species got its name from large patches of yellowish feathers located behind the eyes, called ""horns"", that the birds can raise and lower at will. Horned grebe"
"Sand toad The sand toad, Cape sand toad, common Cape toad, or narrow-headed toad (Vandijkophrynus angusticeps) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae (true toads). It is endemic to South Africa and found in southwestern and southern part of Western Cape Province to extreme southwestern Eastern Cape Province, from Nieuwoudtville in the west to Humansdorp in the east, along the coastal flats and Cape Fold Mountains from the sea level to asl. Sand toads are morphologically similar to other ""Vandijkophrynus"" species, but can usually be distinguished by their unspotted white ventrum and bright yellow flush over the dorsal"
"Nectophrynoides Nectophrynoides is a genus of true toads, family Bufonidae. They are endemic to Eastern Arc forests and wetlands in Tanzania, and all except ""N. tornieri"" are threatened. Species of the genus are ovoviviparous: fertilization is internal, and the females give birth to fully developed, small toadlets. Together with the West Africa ""Nimbaphrynoides"" (which was included in ""Nectophrynoides"" in the past) and ""Limnonectes larvaepartus"", they are the only frogs/toads in the world that do not lay eggs. The Ethiopian ""Altiphrynoides"" (includes ""Spinophrynoides""), which lay eggs, were also part of ""Nectophrynoides"" in the past. The genus ""Nectophrynoides"" contains 13 accepted species."
"Nectophrynoides Nectophrynoides is a genus of true toads, family Bufonidae. They are endemic to Eastern Arc forests and wetlands in Tanzania, and all except ""N. tornieri"" are threatened. Species of the genus are ovoviviparous: fertilization is internal, and the females give birth to fully developed, small toadlets. Together with the West Africa ""Nimbaphrynoides"" (which was included in ""Nectophrynoides"" in the past) and ""Limnonectes larvaepartus"", they are the only frogs/toads in the world that do not lay eggs. The Ethiopian ""Altiphrynoides"" (includes ""Spinophrynoides""), which lay eggs, were also part of ""Nectophrynoides"" in the past. The genus ""Nectophrynoides"" contains 13 accepted species."
"Alytidae The Alytidae are a family of primitive frogs. Their common name is painted frogs or midwife toads. Most are endemic to Europe, but there are also three species in northwest Africa, and a species formerly thought to be extinct in Israel. This family is also known as Discoglossidae, but the older name Alytidae has priority and is now recognized by major reference works. However, some researchers suggest that ""Alytes"" and ""Discoglossus"" are different enough to be treated as separate families, implying resurrection of Discoglossidae. The family contains three extant genera, ""Alytes"", ""Discoglossus"", and ""Latonia"". The first is somewhat toad-like"
"is sharply pointed. Diet consists of ants, other arthropods (termites, beetles), and snails. Its natural habitats are cloud forests and lowland moist forests. Breeding habitat is unknown. It is a locally common species that is not facing major threats. Werner's toad Werner's toad (Rhaebo nasicus, formerly ""Bufo nasicus""; in Spanish ""sapo narigudo"") is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found in northwestern Guyana and eastern Venezuela at elevations of asl. ""Rhaebo nasicus"" is a medium-sized, long-legged toad. A male measured and two females in snout–vent length. The dorsal colouration is variable, from greyish brown to reddish"
"Striated thornbill The striated thornbill (""Acanthiza lineata"") is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is endemic to Australia, where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. John Gould described the striated thornbill in 1838, giving it the common name of striated acanthiza. Alternative common names include striped-crowned thornbill or tit-warbler, striated tit-warbler or tit, and green thornbill. The striated thornbill still bears its original name. A 2017 genetic study using both mitochondrial and nuclear DNA found that the ancestor of the striated thornbill diverged from that of the yellow thornbill around 6 million years ago."
"Mexican horned lizard The Mexican horned lizard (""Phrynosoma taurus"") is a horned lizard species native to Mexico. Horned lizards are sometimes referred to as ""horned toads"" or ""horny toads"", although they are not toads. Compared to other members of the horned lizards (genus ""Phrynosoma""), little is known about this species. It is known to live in the Sierra Madre del Sur, south and southeast of Mexico City, in the states of Guerrero and Puebla, Mexico. Its range partially overlaps with that of ""Phrynosoma braconnieri"". The Mexican horned lizard is a terrestrial species found in arid scrub, high desert, and even"
"Germany and the Upper Rhine River Plains, but in few places. Yellow-bellied toad The yellow-bellied toad (""Bombina variegata"") belongs to the order Anura, the archaeobatrachial family Bombinatoridae, and the genus of fire-bellied toads. Specimens range from 28–56 mm, typically weighing between 2.3 and 12 g. This places them among the smaller members of the family Bombinatoridae, which can reach sizes of 7 cm. Their top side is grey-brown, often with washed-out, bright spots. Their under side, including the inner sides of the limbs, fingers, and toes, is grey-blue to black-blue with striking, bright yellow to orange spots or patches, usually"
"Hylidae The Hylidae are a wide-ranging family of frogs commonly referred to as ""tree frogs and their allies"". However, the hylids include a diversity of frog species, many of which do not live in trees, but are terrestrial or semiaquatic. Most hylids show adaptations suitable for an arboreal lifestyle, including forward-facing eyes providing binocular vision, and adhesive pads on the fingers and toes. In the nonarboreal species, these features may be greatly reduced, or absent. The ""Cyclorana"" species are burrowing frogs that spend much of their lives underground. Hylids mostly feed on insects and other invertebrates, but some larger species"
"Horned lark The horned lark (""Eremophila alpestris""), called the shore lark in Europe, is a species of lark in the Alaudidae family found across the northern hemisphere. The specific ""alpestris"" is Latin and means ""of the high mountains"", from ""Alpes"", the Alps. The horned lark was originally classified in the genus ""Alauda"". Recent genetic analysis has suggested that the species consists of six clades that in the future may warrant recognition as separate species. Forty-two subspecies are recognized: Unlike most other larks, this is a distinctive-looking species on the ground, mainly brown-grey above and pale below, with a striking black"
"and can often be found on land. The second is smoother and more frog-like, preferring the water. The third genus was until recently considered extinct, and is represented by the recently rediscovered Hula painted frog. All of the species have pond-dwelling tadpoles. The genera ""Bombina"" and ""Barbourula"" also used to be under this family, but have now been moved to the Bombinatoridae. Family Alytidae Alytidae The Alytidae are a family of primitive frogs. Their common name is painted frogs or midwife toads. Most are endemic to Europe, but there are also three species in northwest Africa, and a species formerly"
"Desert horned lizard The desert horned lizard (""Phrynosoma platyrhinos"") is a species of phrynosomatid lizard native to western North America. They are often referred to as ""horny toads"", although they are not toads, but lizards. This species of lizard has a distinctive flat body with one row of fringe scales down the sides. They have one row of slightly enlarged scales on each side of the throat. Colours can vary and generally blend in with the color of the surrounding soil, but they usually have a beige, tan, or reddish dorsum with contrasting, wavy blotches of darker color. They have"
"This is particularly so in West Africa where it is restricted to primary forests. Elsewhere it seems more adaptable but is still susceptible to the loss of dense tree cover. It used to be collected for the pet trade and even though this is now illegal, it may sometimes still happen. The population trend is unknown, but because of its very wide range and presumed large total population, the IUCN has assessed it as being of ""least concern"". African giant toad The African giant toad, Congo toad, or Cameroon toad (Amietophrynus superciliaris) is a species of toad in the family"
"results still in dispute though. The Leptosomatidae (cuckoo roller) probably do not belong here. The trogons are sometimes placed here as a family Trogonidae. The Late Eocene Palaeospizidae are sometimes also placed in the Coraciiformes, as are the Early to Middle Eocene Primobucconidae and the Middle Eocene to Early Oligocene Sylphornithidae. The Primobucconidae at least indeed seem to belong here. Basal group Suborder Alcedini Coraciiformes The Coraciiformes are a group of usually colorful birds including the kingfishers, the bee-eaters, the rollers, the motmots, and the todies. They generally have syndactyly, with three forward-pointing toes (and toes 3 & 4 fused"