April 10Apr 10 This will be an ongoing topic sharing some pics and factoids, courtesy of the American Museum of Natural History.Many will feature little-known animals that inhabit our planet today, with the occasional extinct or prehistoric species thrown in for good measure. It's a good way to not only share the wonder of our planet's beautiy, but also a reminder that we're not the only ones who exist on it.
April 13Apr 13 Author Snoot boopers, this one’s for you! Meet the duck-billed tree frog (Triprion spatulatus). Found on Mexico’s Pacific coast, this species inhabits altitudes of up to 1,640 ft (500 m). Arboreal and primarily nocturnal, it feeds on invertebrates including crickets, grasshoppers, and spiders. Scientists have observed this critter using its shovel-like head to plug the openings of its burrows, guarding itself while it rests inside, which is why it’s also known as the shovel-headed tree frog. Photo: Cheryl Harleston López Espino (magazhu), CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, iNaturalist
April 20Apr 20 On 4/19/2026 at 9:37 AM, Elmira Telegram said:Nature shows how stupid it can be sometimes.“Let’s put these thanks here to protect it, but also make them possibly grow back into its head and kill it.”
April 21Apr 21 12 hours ago, Chris said:Nature shows how stupid it can be sometimes.“Let’s put these thanks here to protect it, but also make them possibly grow back into its head and kill it.”I can’t verify or say for sure (I don’t feel like finding keywords to look up. LOL)......but I feel like I’ve heard/read that those happens to some wild sheep or goats. But I got the impression that it’s not very common, as most die of so many other perils before “stabbed by your own horn” makes it into the dead pool stats. I figured nature allows it because if they live long enough for it to happen, then they’ve probably gone past their practical life expectancy. And since that’s probably well after prime reproductive age, then evolution dgaf because the species has already been propagated.
April 21Apr 21 1 hour ago, MsKreed said:I figured nature allows it because if they live long enough for it to happen, then they’ve probably gone past their practical life expectancy.Thats a good point!In theory, it can happen to other animals, in other ways, as well. Like beavers and rabbits with their teeth. But like you said, they probably are so "long in the tooth" ( har har ) that it doesn't matter.
May 1May 1 Ok....Different website, different vibe - but still animals!!Funny animal photosThe winners of the Funniest Animal photo contest!
May 6May 6 Ok, hijacking this thread again for a different animal story. Might be especially interesting for the 🐝 lovers out thereIthaca bee discovery
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