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Paludarium: “palus” (swamp) + “arium” (container). A glimpse of where land, water, and sky unite. paludarium.org
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The Caspian turtle, also known as the striped-neck terrapin, is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae (=Bataguridae).
December 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The Caspian turtle, also known as the striped-neck terrapin, is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae (=Bataguridae).
Amolops larutensis is a species of frog in the family Ranidae that is found in the Malay Peninsula from southernmost Thailand to Malaysia; records further north probably represent A.
December 23, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Amolops larutensis is a species of frog in the family Ranidae that is found in the Malay Peninsula from southernmost Thailand to Malaysia; records further north probably represent A.
Pristimantis medemi is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae.
December 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Pristimantis medemi is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae.
The Chaco side-necked turtle is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae.
December 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The Chaco side-necked turtle is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae.
Nuphar advena is a species of Nuphar native throughout the eastern United States and in some parts of Canada, as well as Mexico and Cuba.
December 20, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Nuphar advena is a species of Nuphar native throughout the eastern United States and in some parts of Canada, as well as Mexico and Cuba.
Leptodactylus natalensis is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae.
December 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Leptodactylus natalensis is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae.
The redeye tetra is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Acestrorhamphidae, the American characins.
December 17, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The redeye tetra is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Acestrorhamphidae, the American characins.
Characidium declivirostre is a fish in the family Crenuchidae.
December 16, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Characidium declivirostre is a fish in the family Crenuchidae.
Campylomormyrus numenius, is a species of electric fish in the family Mormyridae, found in Africa: in the Pool Malebo, in the middle Congo River and its northern tributaries, and in the Lualaba, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
December 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Campylomormyrus numenius, is a species of electric fish in the family Mormyridae, found in Africa: in the Pool Malebo, in the middle Congo River and its northern tributaries, and in the Lualaba, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
A leopard shark (Triakis semifasciata) and two blacksmith damselfish (Chromis punctipinnis) at the Scripps Aquarium. 🦈
Photo by Matthew Field (CC BY-SA 3.0 license; no changes made).
Photo by Matthew Field (CC BY-SA 3.0 license; no changes made).
December 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
A leopard shark (Triakis semifasciata) and two blacksmith damselfish (Chromis punctipinnis) at the Scripps Aquarium. 🦈
Photo by Matthew Field (CC BY-SA 3.0 license; no changes made).
Photo by Matthew Field (CC BY-SA 3.0 license; no changes made).
Nuphar sagittifolia, also known as Arrowleaf Pond-lily, Cape Fear spatterdock, or Narrow-leaved Spatterdock, is a perennial, rhizomatous, aquatic herb in the family Nymphaeaceae with unique narrowly lanceolate leaves known only from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
December 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Nuphar sagittifolia, also known as Arrowleaf Pond-lily, Cape Fear spatterdock, or Narrow-leaved Spatterdock, is a perennial, rhizomatous, aquatic herb in the family Nymphaeaceae with unique narrowly lanceolate leaves known only from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
Xiphophorus cortezi, the delicate swordtail, is a species of poeciliid fish from Mexico.
December 13, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Xiphophorus cortezi, the delicate swordtail, is a species of poeciliid fish from Mexico.
Hydrophylax bahuvistara, commonly known as the widespread fungoid frog, is a colourful frog found widespread in peninsular India, distributed in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa and Madhya Pradesh.
#FrogFriday
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December 12, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Hydrophylax bahuvistara, commonly known as the widespread fungoid frog, is a colourful frog found widespread in peninsular India, distributed in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa and Madhya Pradesh.
#FrogFriday
#FrogFriday
The northern snake-necked turtle or northern long-necked turtle is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae or Austro-South American side-necked turtles.
#TurtleThursday
#TurtleThursday
December 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The northern snake-necked turtle or northern long-necked turtle is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae or Austro-South American side-necked turtles.
#TurtleThursday
#TurtleThursday
Aquiloeurycea cephalica is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae.
December 10, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Aquiloeurycea cephalica is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae.
Astyanax caucanus is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Acestrorhamphidae, the American characins.
December 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Astyanax caucanus is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Acestrorhamphidae, the American characins.
The Durango mud turtle is a species of mud turtle in the Kinosternidae family.
December 8, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The Durango mud turtle is a species of mud turtle in the Kinosternidae family.
Poecilocharax weitzmani, the black morpho tetra or black darter tetra, is a species of characid found in South America.
December 7, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Poecilocharax weitzmani, the black morpho tetra or black darter tetra, is a species of characid found in South America.
The Montevideo tree frog is a species of frog in the family Hylidae found in eastern, central, and northern Argentina, south-eastern Brazil, south-eastern Paraguay, and Uruguay.
December 6, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The Montevideo tree frog is a species of frog in the family Hylidae found in eastern, central, and northern Argentina, south-eastern Brazil, south-eastern Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Gephyromantis moseri, commonly known as Moser's Madagascar frog, is a species of frog in the family Mantellidae.
December 5, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Gephyromantis moseri, commonly known as Moser's Madagascar frog, is a species of frog in the family Mantellidae.
Sphagnum palustre, the prairie sphagnum or blunt-leaved bogmoss, is a species of peat moss from the genus Sphagnum, in the family Sphagnaceae.
December 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Sphagnum palustre, the prairie sphagnum or blunt-leaved bogmoss, is a species of peat moss from the genus Sphagnum, in the family Sphagnaceae.
Hoplias microlepis, the smallscale wolffish, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Erythrinidae, the trahiras.
December 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Hoplias microlepis, the smallscale wolffish, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Erythrinidae, the trahiras.
Andinobates cassidyhornae, commonly known as Cassidy's poison dart frog, is a species of frog in the family Dendrobatidae found in Antioquia, Colombia at an altitude of 1800–2059 m.
December 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Andinobates cassidyhornae, commonly known as Cassidy's poison dart frog, is a species of frog in the family Dendrobatidae found in Antioquia, Colombia at an altitude of 1800–2059 m.
Andreaea nivalis, commonly known as snow rock-moss, is a species of moss in the Andreaea family found in Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington, Greenland, Spain, Japan, Russia and Poland.
#MossMonday
#MossMonday
December 1, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Andreaea nivalis, commonly known as snow rock-moss, is a species of moss in the Andreaea family found in Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington, Greenland, Spain, Japan, Russia and Poland.
#MossMonday
#MossMonday
A four-eyed fish (Anableps anableps) at the Hellabrunn Zoo, Germany. 🐠
Photo by Quartl (CC BY-SA 3.0 license; no changes made).
Photo by Quartl (CC BY-SA 3.0 license; no changes made).
December 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
A four-eyed fish (Anableps anableps) at the Hellabrunn Zoo, Germany. 🐠
Photo by Quartl (CC BY-SA 3.0 license; no changes made).
Photo by Quartl (CC BY-SA 3.0 license; no changes made).