Photos: Weird Amphibians at Risk, Giant Rodent Found, #1 Wallpaper, More

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Early February 2008 Explorers have trekked through tropical forests and across rivers to turn up photos of some of Earth's oddest creatures for you. In This Edition • Photos: Odd Amphibians at Risk • #1 Wallpaper: Bright Tree Frog • Ants Turned Into "Berries" • Photo Quiz Photo of the Day See Photo Download Wallpaper
Quiz Question: True or false? Amphibians are cold-blooded like reptiles. (See below.)
Photos: Weird Amphibians at Risk Giant salamanders and other vulnerable amphibians will receive conservation attention and aid through a new program. Pictures: Bull-Size Rodent Found See the world's largest known rodent—and the prehistoric beast's closest living cousin. Read the full story. Most Wanted Wallpaper See Full Photo Hop through the rain forest with this tree frog, the star of this month's best wallpaper. LifeDreams Are you striving to fulfill a life goal? Tell us about your LifeDream, and your story may be chosen as our next LifeDreams feature. National Geographic News Photos: Parasite Turns Ants Into "Berries" Some parasitic worms spread by transforming their ant hosts into "berries" that attract foraging birds, according to a new study. Photo Quiz Click Photo for Answer Montmorency Falls plunges 275 feet (84 meters) into the St. Lawrence River, near a spot popular with sledders and climbers. So where is it? • Iceland • Canada • Alaska More to Explore National Geographic Magazine NEW: Black Pharaohs Revealed For 75 years Nubian kings ruled over ancient Egypt, reunifying the country and building an empire. Until recently, theirs was a chapter of history lost in the shadows. National Geographic Traveler Magazine NEW: China Photo Gallery Click through candid scenes of Chinese culture and landmarks in the January/February issue of Traveler.	Best Offer Subscribe to National Geographic magazine online and get our best price.
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Quiz Answer: True. Amphibians are cold-blooded and use their environment to regulate their body temperatures.
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