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Eye-gouging tree frog

Gladiator tree frog (Hyla rosenbergi), Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica The Gladiator tree frog (Hyla rosenbergi) is named for the fighting behavior of males among some populations. The male Gladiator tree…

Christmas chameleon

Male panther chameleon near Maroantsetra, Madagascar The male panther chameleons found near Maroantsetra, Madagascar are known for their striking red-and-green coloration, especially during the breeding season when they are competing…

Turquoise and green chameleon

Male panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) in Madagascar. Major banks and shipping companies are facilitating the destruction of Madagascar's species-rich rainforests, but ultimately it is consumers in China, the United States,…

Giant monkey frog

Giant monkey frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor). The giant monkey frog of Peru is known for its mind-altering skin secretions. Shamans in the Amazon rain forest have used this species in hunting…