Reptiles and amphibians: short videos
This page explores a variety of reptiles and amphibians through a series of short videos, each linking to its source. You will learn about unique species such as the Galápagos tortoise, the largest living tortoise, and the marine iguana found only on the Galápagos Islands. Other videos cover the red-eyed tree frog native to Central American forests and the common basilisk, a lizard that can run on water in Central and South American rainforests. The page also features the olm, an aquatic salamander living in European caves, and the frilled lizard, which spends most of its time in trees in northern Australia and southern New Guinea. These concise videos provide insights into the habitats and characteristics of these fascinating animals.
14 videos
Species1:18The Galápagos Tortoise Explained
Ecuador
Species1:00The Red-Eyed Tree Frog
Costa Rica
Species0:57The Lizard That Runs on Water
Panama
Species1:10The Marine Iguana of Galápagos
Ecuador
Species1:01The Olm: Europe's Cave Salamander
Slovenia
Species0:50The Frilled Lizard Explained
Australia
Species1:06The See-Through Frog
Costa Rica
Species1:07The Geckos That Became Bark
Madagascar
Species1:11Poison dart frog Explained
Colombia
Species1:11The African Bullfrog Explained
South Africa
Species1:04The Hellbender Salamander
United States of America
Species1:11Secrets of the Axolotl
Mexico
Species1:23Komodo Dragon: Apex Lizard of Indonesia
Indonesia
Species Not So Fast0:30Poison dart frogs: the poison comes from their food
Worldwide
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