2012’s Newly Discovered Reptiles & Amphibians: Which is Your Favorite?

[bronxzoofrank]

Hi All,
An amazing array of newly-discovered reptiles and amphibians grabbed our attention this past year. The unexpected discoveries of an undescribed Leopard Frog in New York City and a Rainbow Skink in an Australian backyard reminded us that wonderful surprises surround us, if only we take the time to look and learn. Frogs that dye human skin yellow, snakes that specialize in eating only eggs or snails, iridescent skinks sporting tails twice their body length…the list is simply astounding. Today I’ll highlight a few that have especially captivated me; please post your own favorites (whether covered here or not) below.
Australian Rainbow Skinks

2012 was designated as the Year of the Lizard by several conservation organizations, so I’ll lead off with 3 new skinks that turned up in Queensland, Australia. The brilliant colors of breeding males lend these tropical lizards their common names. Read article here 2012?s New Reptile and Amphibian Species - Which is Your Favorite? That Reptile Blog
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[EmbraceCalamity]

Holy hell! That snake!

~Maggot

[bronxzoofrank]

Originally Posted by EmbraceCalamity

Holy hell! That snake!

~Maggot

Well said!..the photo is actually of a related species, but they are all similarly bizarre in appearance. Glad you enjoyed, Frank

[EmbraceCalamity]

Originally Posted by bronxzoofrank

Well said!..the photo is actually of a related species, but they are all similarly bizarre in appearance. Glad you enjoyed, Frank

I think it's really interesting about the frog too. Amazing there's a whole new species in such a small, urban area. That's something I never would have thought of.

~Maggot

[bronxzoofrank]

Originally Posted by EmbraceCalamity

I think it's really interesting about the frog too. Amazing there's a whole new species in such a small, urban area. That's something I never would have thought of.

~Maggot

That shocked me, as I grew up here; a new centipede turned up in Central park also..I'm sure there are quite a few more inverts there waiting to be found. Keeps us on our toes and interested!

[red ink]

I'm biased... I love the Carlia skink species.

From my last "walkabout" up North.
Carlia schmeltzii - Robust Rainbow skink

[bronxzoofrank]

Originally Posted by red ink

I'm biased... I love the Carlia skink species.

From my last "walkabout" up North.
Carlia schmeltzii - Robust Rainbow skink

What a shot!...must be great to be able to see such creatures on a walkabout, thanks very much, Frank