Bernhard's mantella

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/bernhard-s-mantella

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1. How big is Bernhard's mantella?Small amphibian, comparable in size to an adult human thumb
2. What is the scientific name?Mantella bernhardi
3. What is the diet?Carnivore; specialized diet of ants and other small invertebrates
4. Where does Bernhard's Mantella live?It lives in humid lowland forests of Madagascar, near rivers and swamps. The forest is very wet and full of plants and fallen leaves. It can also live in areas where the forest has been damaged, but those places are less safe.
5. What does Bernhard's Mantella eat?It eats small insects, especially ants. It uses its quick tongue to catch them. The insects give the frog energy to grow and have babies.

Endemism: The ecological state of a species being unique to a defined geographic location, such as an island or continent.
Habitat Degradation: The process by which a habitat is damaged or impaired, reducing its suitability for species.
Invertebrates: Animals lacking a backbone, such as insects, spiders, and worms.
Deforestation: The clearing or removal of forests or stands of trees, often for agricultural or development purposes.