Hop to it: 10 most endangered amphibians (BBC) {pix}

[eppur_se_muova]

The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) has selected 10 of the most unusual and threatened amphibians, like this Malagasy rainbow frog, to launch its EDGE programme. This highly decorated frog inflates itself when under threat, and can climb vertical rock surfaces.



The amphibians have been assessed according to how Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) they are. One of the world’s most bizarre is the Sagalla caecilian, a limbless creature with sensory tentacles on the sides of its head.



more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/spl/hi/pop_ups/08/sci_nat_weirdest_creatures/html/1.stm

[baldguy]

1. They're too cute to be Republicans.

[eppur_se_muova]

2. Republicans are mostly reptiles. nt