Kelimutu Facts Kelimutu stands out as a truly remarkable volcano. This marvel of geology is one of the few known volcanoes with 3 calderas. Plus, each of these holds a lake, and each has different colored water. The lakes only partially attain their colors as a result of the activities of the volcano. The volcanic gases emitted by fumaroles […]
Wallaces Flying Frog
Wallaces Flying Frog forms a remarkable type of Moss Frog. This animal bears the name of the biologist who identified it. Perhaps a new expression should be coined: When frogs fly. The Wallaces Flying Frog does not rank as the only known aerial amphibian, but it does constitute one of the largest. Their numbers remain undetermined […]
Draco Volans
After seeing the Draco Volans, one might think that dragons are real. This particular dragon, however, doesn’t breathe fire just yet. Draco Volans constitutes a species of lizard native to portions of Southeast Asia. Though it remains incapable of true flight, they do have the ability to glide between the trees for distances of as much as […]
Limnonectes larvaepartus
The recently discovered Limnonectes larvaepartus is a unique species of frog. This newly recognized animal species does not yet possess a common name. The diminutive amphibian is endemic only to Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is one of only four known species of frogs possessing fang-like teeth! All known species of this family are endemic to […]
Psychedelic Frogfish
The Psychedelic Frogfish is famous for having one of the unique coloring patterns in the ocean. They are generally a peach or yellow-brown in color, and their bodies also exhibit a pattern of swirling white stripes. They are a small species of fish and typically attains a length of approximately 6 in (15 cm). […]
