An important part of their defense, Hosmer’s skinks have sharp points called “keels” on their scales. When alarmed, they squeeze between rocks and puff out their bodies. The keels help them to remain wedged in a safe place until the danger has moved on.
Alligator mississippiensis American alligators are predators with many special adaptations for hunting in dark waters. They see underwater by closing their clear, third eyelid…
Hippocampus erectus The northern seahorse, or lined seahorse, comes in a wide variety of colors including grey, black, red, green and orange. Their coloration…