Dwarf Waterdog

Amphibians > Salamanders

The Dwarf Waterdog (Necturus punctatus) is the smallest representative of the ancient aquatic salamander family Proteidae. Endemic strictly to the coastal plain drainage networks of the southeastern United States, this fully aquatic, paedomorphic amphibian spends its...

Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad

Amphibians > Frogs & Toads

The Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad (Gastrophryne carolinensis) is a diminutive, fossorial amphibian belonging to the family Microhylidae. Technically a frog rather than a true toad, this secretive burrower is instantly recognized by its teardrop-shaped body, pointed...

Northern Yellow Bat

Mammals > Bats

The Northern Yellow Bat (Lasiurus intermedius) is one of the largest and most handsome vespertilionid bats in North America. Unlike cave-dwelling species, this solitary, tree-roosting specialist is intimately tied to the subtropical maritime forests of the Gulf and...

Southeastern Five-lined Skink

Reptiles > Lizards

The Southeastern Five-lined Skink (Plestiodon inexpectatus) is an agile, smooth-scaled woodland lizard native to the sandy pine ridges and coastal hammocks of the American Southeast. Famous for its dazzling juveniles that sport an electric neon-blue tail, this...

Southern Cricket Frog

Amphibians > Frogs & Toads

The Southern Cricket Frog (Acris gryllus) is a tiny, energetic treefrog relative that has completely abandoned arboreal climbing in favor of a terrestrial, semi-aquatic wetland life. Ubiquitous across the sunny marshes and cypress swamps of the American Southeast,...