Scientists have discovered a previously unknown extinct toad species hidden for nearly a century inside the collections of Los Angeles’ famous La Brea Tar Pits. The tiny amphibian, named Spea labreae after the tar pits, represents the first extinct Ice Age amphibian ever identified from Los Angeles and only the second known extinct Pleistocene amphibian from North … [Read more...] about Extinct toad from the ice age discovered at Los Angeles’ La Brea Tar Pits
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Japanese Pika: A Tiny Ice-Age Survivor with Endless Charm
A Japanese pika sticking out its tongue may look irresistibly cute, but behind that moment lies one of nature’s most remarkable survival stories. The Japanese pika is a small, rabbit-like mammal native to the mountainous regions of Hokkaido, Japan. With its rounded ears, dense insulating fur, and sharp, high-pitched calls, it is often described as a living relic of the Ice … [Read more...] about Japanese Pika: A Tiny Ice-Age Survivor with Endless Charm