Spotlighted in the beam of a flashlight on the asphalt road, the tiny frog looks impossibly vulnerable. Then small hands gently scoop up the spring peeper, carrying it across the road to the safety of ...

CHIEVRES, Belgium – It is international amphibians’ week - a global celebration dedicated to the diverse and vital group of animals known as amphibians. To celebrate this week let’s review what ...

Sonoran Desert toads use a fascinating defense mechanism against predators—hallucinogenic toxins. But nature has found a way around it. Amphibians are remarkably resilient creatures. In the 300 ...

NORTH KITSAP — Sharp eyes glued to the ground, Beth Nichols spots a newt and scoops it up onto a piece of wood she brought along on her walk. “Hello, little brother,” she says, before lifting it to ...

WASHINGTON, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Earth's amphibians - from the thorny spike-thumb frog to the red knobby newt, West African giant squeaker, ornate tree toad and fire salamander - are being pushed closer ...