Category: Amphibians
These eel-like amphibians are one of the largest amphibians in North America. They are aquatic and can be found in streams, swamps, lakes, and rivers. Their front legs are so small that they can be hidden in their gills. They are nocturnal and mostly carnivorous, and like sharks, use a lateral line sense organ to detect prey.
Learn more about the Greater Siren at Wikipedia and Reptiles Magazine.
Make sure you retract your eyes 30 times before swallowing!
It has long been known that Frogs retract their eyes and close them while eating, leading scientists to suspect that frogs use their eyes to help them swallow. This suspicion was finally confirmed in 2004, when the northern leopard frog was observed by scientists retracting its eyes while swallowing crickets, actually using them to help push the food toward its esophagus!
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