Frogs that live in desert

Frogs that live in desert

It is difficult to imagine frogs living in desert. But this is true. There are about 19 species of frogs that live in desert and mostly in Central Australia. The rainfall in these areas is very scarce and the water bodies completely dry during droughts. This means the amphibians must lay eggs and get the newly born prepared for next dry cycle. Actually these water holding frogs living in such dry areas have adapted themselves where the frog takes water through its skin, digs down into mud when it is…

Do Rock Goats really eat Rock?

Do Rock Goats really eat Rock?

Rock Goats also known as Rocky mountain goat or simply mountain goat is a hoofed mammal inhabiting North America.  Its scientific name is Oreamnos americanus. Despite its name it does not exactly belong to Goat family but is only closely allied and is properly known as goat-antelope. These wonderful creatures have strong hoofs enabling them to move up and down the rocks without letting them fall. This incredible feature makes them good mountain habitant. Their entire life is spent roaming on difficult peaks and rocks. The most important thing that…