Blomberg's Toad
Blomberg's Toad is one of the largest toads in the world. It lives in the rainforests of Ecuador and Colombia and is critically endangered.
What is it?
Blomberg's Toad (Rhaebo blombergi) is a very large toad. It can grow up to 25 centimeters long. It lives in the Chocó rainforest, a wet forest on the Pacific coast of South America. This toad is brown or olive with dark spots, which helps it hide on the forest floor.
How old?
This toad was seen at the zoo in 2024. In the wild, Blomberg's Toads can live for many years, but scientists are still learning about their lifespan.
What was it like?
Blomberg's Toad is a predator. It eats insects, spiders, and other small animals. It hunts at night. Like many amphibians, it has moist skin and needs to stay near water. It is one of the largest toads in the world.
Why does it matter?
Blomberg's Toad is critically endangered. That means it is very close to extinction. The main threats are a disease called chytridiomycosis and habitat loss from deforestation. Protecting this toad helps keep the rainforest healthy. Many zoos, like the Saint Louis Zoo, are working to save it.
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Next to find
- Find another amphibian that is endangered.
- Learn about chytridiomycosis and how it affects frogs and toads.
- Look for a conservation program that protects rainforest animals.
布隆贝格巨蟾
布隆贝格巨蟾是世界上最大的蟾蜍之一。它生活在厄瓜多尔和哥伦比亚的雨林中，是极危物种。
这是什么？
布隆贝格巨蟾（Rhaebo blombergi）是一种非常大的蟾蜍。它可以长到25厘米长。它生活在乔科雨林，这是南美洲太平洋沿岸的一片潮湿森林。这种蟾蜍是棕色或橄榄色，带有深色斑点，有助于它在森林地面上隐藏。
多大年龄？
这只蟾蜍于2024年在动物园被看到。在野外，布隆贝格巨蟾可以活很多年，但科学家仍在了解它们的寿命。
它是什么样的？
布隆贝格巨蟾是捕食者。它吃昆虫、蜘蛛和其他小动物。它在夜间捕食。像许多两栖动物一样，它的皮肤湿润，需要靠近水。它是世界上最大的蟾蜍之一。
为什么重要？
布隆贝格巨蟾是极危物种。这意味着它非常接近灭绝。主要威胁是一种叫做壶菌病的疾病和森林砍伐导致的栖息地丧失。保护这种蟾蜍有助于保持雨林健康。许多动物园，如圣路易斯动物园，正在努力拯救它。
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下一步寻找
- 找到另一种濒危的两栖动物。
- 了解壶菌病以及它如何影响青蛙和蟾蜍。
- 寻找一个保护雨林动物的保护项目。