Today, Quest launches a new part of our blog, "Quest Picks."
We scour the web and serve up the best of science, environment and nature content--from the Bay area and beyond--right to our readers.
Today's pick is from YouTube.
National Geographic, via YouTube, brings us the tale of Australia’s water-holding frog. This plucky amphibian rarely sees rain, so when it does, it slurps enough liquid to double its weight. Then it digs a hole and hides in a shell made of its own shed skin. It can hibernate for up to two years, until the rainy season comes 'round again and it's time to look for a mate.Supposedly aboriginals even dig up the frogs when they need a drink--just squeeze and you've got fresh water!Check out the video of this amphibious camel for more on its amazing adaptations: