Surinam toad
The Surinam toad is this one. Babies emerge from a collection of tiny holes in their mother’s back in one of the most bizarre birth practices in the animal kingdom. The Surinam toad (Pipa pipa), sometimes referred to as the “armor-plated” or Pipa toad Originating in South America’s Amazon and Orinoco basins, specifically in nations like Suriname, Venezuela, Brazil, and Colombia, the toad is an intriguing species. Important attributes: The Surinam toad’s distinctive rough, flattened body helps it blend in with its aquatic surroundings. It is difficult to identify in its natural habitat because of its uneven, bumpy skin, which… CONTINUE READING…
