38. C: A greenish-brown amphibian with a light yellow throat and belly, this animal lives higher than most of its relatives - rarely below 2,000 feet - in the mountain ranges of its natural habitat. What is it called?
Answer:
Cascades frog
Interesting Information:Found in the western United States and, according to some sources, Canada, the Cascades frog is indeed an unusual frog. As their name suggests, they are found mostly in the Cascade Mountains, although they sometimes also live in the Olympic Mountains. Their normal range is well above sea level, averaging between 2,182 to 8,038 feet (665 to 2,450 meters). Both males and females are believed to live over five years, possibly up to seven, in the wild. The female will lay only one brood a year, which may have up to 425 eggs; mortality rates are high for the tadpoles though. They are currently being studied for various pharmacological uses, including a peptide which acts as a 'blood thinner' in humans.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz:
Animal Alphabet
Some incorrect choices:
Carpenter frog, Cape caco, Cajun chorus frog