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Heleophryne orientalis -
Eastern Ghost Frog. From Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve, Western Cape. https://www.tyroneping.co.za/amphibians-of-southern-africa/heleophryne-orientalis-eastern-ghost-frog/

With Oliver Angus.

I had never seen a clawed frog larger than a couple inches. This monster was approaching 6 inches. I suspected it was a clawed frog at the time, but I really didn't know because of the size. In hindsight, I probably should have brought it home to live in an aquarium. It may have grown so large by feeding on the other amphibians in this playa.

Lubbock Co., TX

Common name: lined Chiton

Habitat types: commonly found in low intertidal and subtidal rocky areas - particularly those covered in coralline algae, its favourite food.

Location found: It was alive and grazing along crusting algae and coralline algae. It was found at 8ft below the surface of Canoe Beach, Nahant

Physical description: the Chiton was 1cm long, segmented, and a brown/purple color

Fun fact: they’re nocturnal