Mountain Beaver

Mammals > Rodents

OverviewThe Mountain Beaver (Aplodontia rufa), known locally as the boomer, sewellel, or ground bear, is not a true beaver at all, but rather the most biologically primitive living rodent on planet Earth. Belonging to its own monotypic family (Aplodontiidae), this...

Western Toad

Amphibians > Frogs & Toads

OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Western ToadScientific Name: Anaxyrus boreasCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Frogs & ToadsSize: Snout-vent length: 2.2–5.1 in (5.6–13 cm); adult females significantly larger than malesWeight: 2.0–5.5 oz (60–155 g)Lifespan: 8–12...