Often found in suburban backyards, cane toads are likely to elicit quite the reaction from anyone who stumbles across them, ...

That amphibians are the most imperiled class of vertebrates in the world is largely beyond debate. Such threats as habitat loss and overexploitation for meat or the pet trade are decimating amphibian ...

ROYAL OAK – The National Amphibian Conservation Center at the Detroit Zoo is aptly named. Not only is it a great place to check out frogs, toads, salamanders and caecilians, but it is a ...

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 ...

A decade ago, a deadly fungus ravaged amphibian populations around the world, pushing several species into extinction. It’s a sadly familiar story on a planet with no shortage of bad news for animals.

While dogs and cats remain the most popular pets, an increasing number of people are bringing reptiles and amphibians home. Generally hypoallergenic, quiet, clean and relatively undemanding, they’re ...

The discovery of two new species of proto-amphibian in northeastern Brazil has provided new clues about the earliest proliferation of vertebrates on land dating back 278 million years. The geographic ...

All species of plants and animals harbor assemblages of microbes and these symbionts often have vital roles in the health of their hosts. However, there have been few comprehensive studies assessing ...